Registered Nurse - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Primary functions include administering nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and the referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care.

Job Qualifications:

• Current Texas license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required
• One year of experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Current driver’s license.
• Nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Must read, write, and comprehend English.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical records, case conferences, team report, evaluations, and ADLs (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal, and non-verbal).
• Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Implements/develops/documents the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommends revisions to the plan, as necessary.
• Consults with and educates the patient and family regarding the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG/T. Provide training to other staff as needed.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

• Works in patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally
• Physical and Mental Effort:
  Prolonged standing and walking are required, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, acquire resources, and meet patients' and families' individualized psychosocial needs. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.

Anchor Hospice is committed to serving and educating our community in understanding that palliative care and hospice are part of the healthcare process. Hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of persons facing a life-threatening illness. The goal of care is the palliation or lessening of pain, discomfort and other symptoms associated with the illness when a cure is no longer considered an option.

Company Description

Anchor Hospice is committed to serving and educating our community in understanding that palliative care and hospice are part of the healthcare process. Hospice is a philosophy of care that focuses on the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of persons facing a life-threatening illness. The goal of care is the palliation or lessening of pain, discomfort and other symptoms associated with the illness when a cure is no longer considered an option.