Remote Hopestone Hospice Field RN presso Hopestone Hospice
Hopestone Hospice · Plano, Stati Uniti d'America · Remote
- Professional
About Company:
Our Mission at Hopestone Hospice is to enhance the life of every patient we serve in the pursuit of delivering excellent healthcare. We've worked diligently to shape the culture of the company in how we lead and work daily. As leaders, employees, clinicians, and support staff we strive to apply the Pillars of Choice every day.
About the Role:
The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in their homes or care facilities. This position focuses on managing and coordinating comprehensive hospice care plans that address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for their families. The Hospice Field RN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains, to assess patient conditions, adjust treatments, and provide education on symptom management. This role requires strong clinical expertise combined with empathetic communication skills to navigate sensitive end-of-life situations effectively. Ultimately, the Hospice Field RN contributes to enhancing the quality of life for patients while respecting their wishes and cultural values throughout the hospice journey.
As a Hospice RN, you will:
Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
Requirements
Current RN License
CPR Certification
Valid Driver’s License
Valid Auto Insurance
At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred
HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k with matching
Health Savings Account
Life Insurance
Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
