- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Location: Clear Lake / Houston, TX & Surrounding Communities
Position: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Salary Based on Experience + Mileage Reimbursement
- Manage an assigned caseload of hospice patients and coordinate individualized plans of care.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and routine skilled nursing visits.
- Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and other comfort-focused care needs.
- Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate updates to physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families about medications, symptom management, disease progression, and end-of-life care.
- Coordinate care with physicians, LVNs, Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Chaplains, and other interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide emotional support, education, and reassurance to patients and caregivers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and care planning discussions.
- Complete accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure assigned patients receive required nursing visits and appropriate follow-up care.
- Assist with admissions, recertifications, and other clinical assessments as assigned.
- Communicate effectively with clinical leadership regarding patient needs, changes in condition, and care coordination.
- Participate in on-call coverage as assigned.
- Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, clinical standards, and company policies.
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license.
- Previous hospice or home health nursing experience preferred.
- Previous RN Case Manager experience is a plus!
- Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and symptom management skills.
- Knowledge of hospice philosophy, pain management, and end-of-life care.
- Ability to independently manage a patient caseload while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to exceptional patient care.
- Comfortable providing nursing care in patients' homes, assisted living communities, and nursing facilities.
- Ability to manage patient schedules, prioritize care needs, and complete timely documentation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout Clear Lake and surrounding communities.
- Availability to maintain a consistent full-time schedule and participate in assigned on-call coverage.
- Competitive Salary Based on Experience.
- Medical Insurance – BCBS.
- Dental Insurance – BCBS.
- Vision Insurance – BCBS.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off.
- Paid Holidays.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Supportive Clinical and Leadership Team.
- Collaborative, Team-Oriented Environment.
- Meaningful One-on-One Patient Care.
- Opportunities for Professional Growth.
- Locally Owned and Operated Organization.