Hospice Registered Nurse; RN Case Manager; Pasadena & Baytown

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Summary of Essential Functions for the Position:

Committed to Caring, a Registered Nurse (RN) administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Hospice Director of Nursing.

Participates in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. The RN will participate in the development and revision of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative (if any) and caregiver(s).

Supervises care of Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Hospice Aide (HHA). The skilled professional staff, whether direct employee of the agency or under arrangement, are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participate in ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state(s) of practice required.
• Two (2) years experience, hospice or home health preferred.
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service.
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support of the core values and goals of Agency.
• Must have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• Must be on call at least once per month.
• 100% travel may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing required.

• Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
• Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
• Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.

• Monday-Friday (08:30AM-05:00PM)

• Salary or Pay Per-Visit (PPV)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement or Company Vehicle
• Full-Time Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, 401(k)
• Referral Bonus Program

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care