RN Hospice After Hours M-TH 5P-8A (Relo - TX - Sign On Bonus)

Company: Baylor Scott
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: March 22, 2020

Job Description:

Hospice After Hours----Monday-Thursday 5 pm-8 amOn Call Position expected to be available for patient triage and patient home visit if needed. Service area will include Round Rock to Temple.The After Hours RN will function as part of an after-hoursnursing team. The After Hours Registered Nurse will be responsible forfollowing the written plan of care for each Hospice patient, family andcaregiver prior to providing care and services as written and implemented bythe RN Case Manager. RN will act as Team Leader on-call to resolve complexpatient issues after-hours and partner with the Hospice Manager when needed.After Hours Registered Nurse provides nursing care to include the assessment,education, counseling and treatment of patients and delegating care to theothers in the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.-- The After HoursRegistered Nurse will function under the supervision of the Hospice Manager.--Duties and Responsibilities:Triage after hours calls from Hospice patients, make visitsfor symptom managementResolve complex patient complaints, refer to Administratoron call as neededAdmit Hospice appropriate patients after hours, orderingmedications and DME to mitigate patient pain and maintain comfort of the dyingpatientConduct comprehensive nursing assessment of the hospicepatient at home, skilled nursing facility or anywhere patient calls homeCommunicate with the Hospice Medical Director to resolvecomplex symptom management issues of the Hospice home patientDetermine General In-patient (GIP) eligibility forhospitalized patients for GIP admission to hospice serviceResponsible for admitting, discharging, transferring,arranging for alternate levels of care, and attending the deaths of the Hospicepatients--Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrates critical communication skills includingself-awareness, inquiry/dialogue, conflict management, negotiation, advocacyand listeningRecognizes that resources may be limited and considerfactors related to safety, effectiveness and efficiency in planning indelivering patient careUses strategies and available resources for problem solvingfor patient/family and staffCreates a compassionate, supportive, safe and therapeuticenvironment for patients and families at the end of lifeUtilize the nursing process, critical thinking to resolvecomplex patient concernsRecognizes, appreciates, and incorporates unique differencesof patient/family into an individualized plan of careFunctions as a team member and works collaboratively andindependently, involving intra and inter-disciplinary work with colleague andcommunity----Location/Facility-------- Baylor Scott & White Round RockFor more information on the facility, please click our--Locations--link.Specialty/Department/Practice ------ HospiceShift/Schedule------------After Hours Nurse 5pm-8amBenefits --------Our competitive benefits package includes*:Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.--Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH)----is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States.-- With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation------s exemplary health care organizations.-- Our--mission--is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it------s accepting a calling!--Graduateof an accredited Program requiredRegisteredNurse (RN) license required BasicLife Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire required2+Years of experience requiredNote: If you have less than 6 months of experience, we recommendthat you apply to our nursing internship program.-- Internships areavailable for new graduates and experienced nurses in a variety of specialties.New classes begin in January, June, and September.

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