Registered Nurse providing compassionate in-home hospice care in San Antonio. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patients' end-of-life quality of life.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive and compassionate nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.
Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families, considering their unique needs, goals, and preferences.
Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and psychological status, including pain management, symptom control, and psychosocial support, ensuring ongoing evaluation of their condition.
Administer medications, including pain management and symptom control medications, according to physician orders, and educate patients and families on medication management and potential side effects.
Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding the disease process, treatment options, pain management techniques, and end-of-life care, promoting understanding and involvement in the care plan.
Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families, addressing their fears, concerns, and coping mechanisms during the end-of-life journey.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and volunteers, to ensure continuity of care, effective communication, and holistic support.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, hospice policies, and best practices.
Provide bereavement support to families and caregivers following the loss of a loved one, offering resources, counseling, and referrals as needed.
Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and advancements in hospice and palliative care through participation in continuing education opportunities and professional development activities.
Requirements
Registered Nurse License: Current and unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas
Minimum of 2 years of proven clinical experience in hospice, palliative care, demonstrating expertise in end-of-life care, pain management, and symptom control
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Proficient with computers: Axxess EHR or other hospice EHR; email; able to use Slack and other platforms
Case Management Skills: Strong case management skills, including assessment, care planning, coordination, and documentation
Compassion and Empathy: Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients and families in a professional manner during the end-of-life journey, demonstrating sensitivity to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Professional Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work reliably and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team, fostering a professional, positive, supportive work environment
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with hospice regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards
Reliable transportation.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Paid holidays
Generous annual PTO and Sick Time
Medical, Dental and Vision plan with company contribution after only 30 days
PRN rates for any visits or on-call which may occur outside of regular hours
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