Bilingual(Spanish) RN/LVN Per Diem Hospice

Per Diem Rn And Lvn Positions Available

Are you seeking an opportunity to be part of a results driven team? Consider applying with A Better Hospice.

At A Better Hospice we recognize that providing exceptional service takes exceptional clinicians with the talent, energy and professionalism to ensure that we maximize the quality of life and level of independence for each patient we serve.

We are looking for bilingual per diem RNs and LVNs to work alongside our RN case managers to help deliver exceptional clinical care with a personal touch. The available position is per diem (PRN) with the potential to become a full-time position with benefits.

Job Summary: Per visit Field RN needed to manage, assess, and educate patients and perform regular visits and OASIS assessments. Two years' experience as an RN is required, home health/hospice and/or Wellsky (Formerly Kinnser) EMR experience is a plus!

Per visit field LVN needed to manage, assess and educate patients and caregivers, wound care, and perform regular visits. Two years' experience as an LVN is required, home health/hospice and/or Wellsky (Formerly Kinnser) EMR experience is a plus!

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Licensure: Current Texas State license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse, current Texas Drivers License; CPR
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patients' home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; as well as participation in the on-call rotation. Prolonged standing and walking may be required, with ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Essential Functions:

• Assess home health/hospice patients to identify the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, and evaluations.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• RN: Supervise and provide clinical directions to the HHA/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided. LVN: follow care plan and assess and monitor for changes in condition to report to RN/MD.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payor.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Provide effective communication to patient/family, team members, and other health care profession.
• Participate in IDG meeting as needed