What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) position at St. Joseph Hospice?
Now hiring for Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Houston, TX.
Why Join Us?
At St. Joseph Hospice, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.
As part of our team, youll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:
- Building long-term wealth for your future
- Enjoying a retirement benefit you dont pay for
- Sharing directly in the success you help create every day
Job Duties:
- Performs the initial and on-going assessment of the patient
- Assist in developing and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care
- Educate patient and family on Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, Hospice philosophy and care of the terminally ill patient
- Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team
- Maintain an accurate and updated medical record
- Makes routine supervisory visits
- Participates in agency on-call schedule
- Abide by company policies and procedures, compliance guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations promptly reporting any suspected violation of compliance standards
Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license required in State of Texas
- Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as an RN, either in oncology, an acute care setting with direct patient care, a long-term care facility, hospice or home health care. Two (2) of experience in hospice care as an LPN may be substituted for the required 2 years of experience as an RN
- Current CPR certification required
- Current automobile insurance and valid drivers license
- Knowledge of EMR is required
- Previous Hospice experience preferred
- Compassionate RN with great time management skills
Full-Time Benefits:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company-paid ownership benefit
- Competitive pay with increased earning potential
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Cell phone allowance
- Mileage reimbursement (adjusted for fuel price changes)
- Career advancement opportunities
Make a difference in the lives of others and your own with St. Joseph Hospice. Apply today!
#HRN