PRN RN Weekdays

LHC Group Inc. • Per Diem • Corpus Christi, Texas, United States • 1w ago

Summary

We are hiring for an After-Hours Registered Nurse.

At Christus Hospice in Corpus Christi, TX,a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As an After- Hours Hospice RN, you can expect:

the ability to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert.
being valued and respected by patients and their families.
employee-focused wellness and support programs
incredible team support and empathetic leadership

Take your nursing career to a new level of caring. Join us.

Responsibilities

Able to triage patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit.
Responds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families afterhours.
Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part of a patient visit, within forty-eight (48) hours of referral if assigned.
Competent to perform afterhours visits including admission visits, death visits, recertification visits, and routine visits.
Identifies the patient/family's physical, psychosocial, emotional, and environmental needs and reassesses as needed, no less than every fifteen (15) days.
Documents problems, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient/family response to hospice care.
Collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care.
Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospice agency.
Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality.
Always maintains patient confidentiality.
Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing end-of-life.
Utilizes effective communication with patients, caregivers, hospice team members, physicians, vendors, referral sources and community members, both verbally and in writing.
Educates, instructs and supervises the patient/family in self-care techniques when appropriate.
Maintains accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient's condition.
Reports patient condition and any identified needs/issues to supervisor.
Completes all required hospice education assignments in a timely manner.
Participates in a daily nursing report on assigned patients to supervisor and provides all necessary documentation.
Participates in the hospice agency Quality Assurance Performance Improvement plan.
Maintains up-to-date personnel file.
Assists in overseeing the utilization of medications, DME and supplies related to the plan of care in a manner consistent with the needs of the patient, physician’s orders, and the performance goals of the hospice agency.
Communicates with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan as needed.
Communicates with the referring and/or attending physician, if any, regarding hospice eligibility and patient needs to establish and maintain the patient plan of care, including obtaining/receiving physicians’ orders, as required.
Acts as a liaison with community referral sources, physicians, hospitals, and nursing homes to bring a greater understanding of the hospice philosophy and support to patients and families.
Responsible to effectively communicating with members of the hospice IDG, clinical supervisor, and the patient’s attending physician, if any, regarding changes in patient status and/or patient needs occurring during afterhours call.
All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Experience Requirements

One year of clinical experience.

License Requirements

Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
Current CPR Certification.
Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.

Additional State-Specific Requirements

LA: a minimum two-year full time experience working as an RN. However, two years of full-time clinical
experience in hospice care as a licensed practical nurse may be substituted for the required two years of
experience as a registered nurse.
MS: At least one-year full-time experience as an RN. However, three (3) years full-time clinical experience in
a healthcare setting as an LPN may be substituted for the one-year full time experience as an RN.
VA: Experience with terminally ill required.
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, WA, WV:
No additional state specific requirements.

Company Overview LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

CHRISTUS Hospice and Palliative Care SPOHN a part of LHC Group family of providers – the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.

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