Per Diem RN Hospice Admissions Nurse

ADMISSION HOSPICE RN CASE MANAGER:

At TruCare Hospice and Palliative Services, we are looking for a compassionate, talented and friendly Registered Nurse that is experienced in hospice and eager to join an exciting, growing organization. Hospice Nurse Case Manager must have good vision, hearing, speech and language abilities to perform and communicate with interdisciplinary team members.

SUMMARY:

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence; coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency; and assume the responsibility for coordination of care, good documentation skills, attend IDT, on- call duties, and admissions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Hospice/oncology/long term care experiences

· Good communication and documentation skills

· Knowledge of disease process and understanding of hospice philosophy and concept

· Compassionate

· Friendly and good interpersonal skills

· Team player

· Positive thinker

· Patient centered

REQUIREMENTS:

· Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

· Current State license as a Registered Nurse

· Current State Driver’s License

· Current CPR and immunization record

· Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice

· Reliable transportation, valid and current auto liability insurance

· HospiceSoft EMR experience, preferred

· 3-5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting, preferred

· Hospice or home health experience, preferred

· Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life

LOCATION:

· Southwest Houston

· Southeast Houston

· Northwest Houston

· Northeast Houston

*Environmental and Working Conditions:* Works in patients’ home or facility in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.

EOE/M/F/D/V

To maintain our quality standard, all offers of employment with TruCare are contingent upon a satisfactory background check as well as drug screening, and TB testing (if required for the position). TruCare also uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. It is this Agency’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, military status, gender preference, sex, marital status, national origin or disability.

Pay: $175.00 - $200.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Hospice Experience (Required)

Work Location: On the road