Registered Hospice Nurse

Registered Hospice Nurse Lenity Light Hospice - 3.3 Watauga, TX Job Details Full-time From $85,000 a year 18 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Terminal illness counseling Utilization review Patient monitoring RN License Initial assessment (medical evaluation) Physiology knowledge Care documentation Diagnostic evaluation Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Managing patients as a nurse case manager Transitional care planning in clinical case management Utilization management Adverse drug reaction monitoring End-of-life care Health record tracking Disease state management Emergency medicine Patient interaction Managing patient records Medical terminology Full Job Description Job Overview We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated Registered Hospice Nurse to join our team and provide exceptional end-of-life care to patients in their homes and community settings. As a vital member of our hospice care team, you will deliver personalized nursing services that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Your expertise will guide patients and families through complex medical needs with empathy and professionalism, ensuring seamless coordination of care across multiple disciplines. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference during one of life's most sensitive times while working in a dynamic, supportive environment. Duties Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to evaluate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring holistic care delivery. Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, and other healthcare professionals. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and side effects to maintain patient comfort. Provide education and emotional support to patients and their families about disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life planning. Coordinate discharge planning and ensure smooth transitions between inpatient, outpatient, or post-acute care settings. Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations for confidentiality. Respond promptly to urgent patient needs or changes in condition, utilizing critical care skills gained from ICU or emergency medicine experience. Requirements Valid RN (Registered Nurse) license with current certification in good standing. Critical care experience with a background in ICU or emergency medicine strongly preferred. Experience working in Level I or Level II trauma centers or hospital medicine environments is highly desirable. Knowledge of physiology, medical terminology, infection control practices, and diagnostic evaluation procedures. Demonstrated ability to perform thorough patient assessments including vital signs and symptom management. Familiarity with discharge planning, case management, utilization management, and medical records documentation. Strong communication skills with the ability to provide compassionate patient service in high-pressure situations. Experience with post-acute care settings such as hospice, outpatient clinics, or home health is advantageous. Join us to deliver compassionate hospice nursing that transforms lives! We are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing education opportunities and a collaborative team environment dedicated to excellence in patient-centered care.

Pay:

From $85,000.00 per year

Work Location:

On the road