Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

This position involves delivering compassionate and comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families, focusing on comfort and quality of life during end-of-life care. The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for assessing and addressing the physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, and developmental needs of patients, while individualizing the plan of care accordingly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate the patient’s and family’s needs for care, and develop a personalized plan of care.
• Document nursing assessments, nursing interventions, patient and family outcomes, and any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Conduct thorough pain assessments and create individualized pain management plans.
• Anticipate, prevent, and manage symptoms appropriately to enhance patient comfort.
• Engage in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and revise patient care plans.
• Maintain accurate and current electronic medical records in compliance with regulations and legal standards.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and volunteers on medication management, potential side effects, and care interventions.
• Support patients and families through the dying process, ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Recognize and respect the unique spiritual and cultural beliefs of patients and their families.
• Provide holistic, family-centered care across various settings to improve quality of life.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient and family services effectively.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hospice care, including on-call and admissions responsibilities.
• Proficient in using HCHB Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Flexibility to cover shifts in Waco and potentially Fort Worth as needed.
• Ability to work hours including weekends and evening shifts.

Work Schedule

This position operates on a 7 on/7 off schedule, requiring the RN to be available for shifts on weekends and weekday evenings.

Location

Waco, TX (with potential coverage needed in Fort Worth, TX)