PRN/Weekend Oncall Hospice RN [Alice/Hebbronville Area]

At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.

Job description

***PRN/Oncall Hospice RN: This position is for hospice patients residing in Alice, Hebbronville and the surrounding area (rural). Minimum one weekend a month of oncall availability/participation. However, the candidate welcome to participate in additional oncall weekends in the rural area or the agency's other locations - Corpus Christi and/or Laredo.***

Are you a highly skilled and motivated registered nurse looking for an immediate opportunity in hospice? Do you thrive in a dynamic and loving working environment? If so, we have the perfect job for you!

We strive to provide excellent care and we are committed to providing life changing service to our community. Our mission is to provide comfort where there is pain, solutions where there are challenges, and peace where there is chaos in the lives of our patients and their loved ones. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.

Job Summary

The hospice registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services with a focus on community health education and experience. You will work closely with individuals and families within their homes and communities, utilizing available resources to meet their unique needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Develop and initiate personalized care plans in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
• Implement preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Prepare clinical notes and maintain effective communication with the healthcare team.
• Identify discharge planning needs and implement appropriate measures.

Communication

• Update primary physicians and communicate any changes in patients' conditions.
• Coordinate care plans with community health-related individuals.

Additional Duties

• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
• Conduct in-service training and provide supervision to home health aides.
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and services.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)/Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and/or Home Health Aids (HHAs)/Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), as directed.

Job Requirements

• Graduated from an approved school of nursing and licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of experience, with preference given to those with public health or home care nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable and insured automobile.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent observation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.
• Management experience not required.
• Physical ability to perform required nursing skills.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Mileage reimbursement

If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care and eager to grow in your nursing career, apply now!
Work schedule

• Weekend availability
• On call