Hospice Registered Nurse RN

Job Description

Job Description

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Primary functions are to administer 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.

Essential Functions

Education : Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure : Current State license as a Registered Nurse, current Texas Drivers License

Experience : Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.

Skills : Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Transportation : Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance

Environmental and Working Conditions :

Works in patients home in various conditions; proof of current CPR, and Hepatitis consent / declination ; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infections diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Must have Hepatitis consent / declination.

Physical and Mental Effort :

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient / family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.