PRN RN and LVN Hospice positions- DFW area

Full Time
Texas
Posted
Job description

Are you a RN or LVN who has a heart for compassion and making a difference in your patient’s life?

Join our team At Twilight as we expand our talent and services to impact many families, caregivers, and patients in need of compassionate, quality care. At Twilight prides ourselves on quality, integrity, compassion, and innovation. Join a team who exemplifies heart, service and collaboration as we continue growing our unified vision and team.

**Hiring PRN RN & LVNs for our growing caseload**

Position Description

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Principal Responsibilities

RNs: Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e. risk for grief, cultural/spiritual.

Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.

Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, dietary needs, self-care techniques, end-of-life care. Providing training to other staff as needed.

Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.

Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.

Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of IDT.

Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.

Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.

Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.

Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.

Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need.

Communicating information using correct process and technology available to the organization.

Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.

Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.


Qualifications

  • Current state licensed as a Registered Nurse or LVN with hospice experience
  • Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. Able to read, write, and comprehend English.
  • Current State Driver’s License

Position: PRN. Pay is hourly. Competitive pay.

Location: Ft. Worth, North Richland Hills, and Dallas, TX


If you are interested in joining our dynamic team and advancing your career with a great company, please submit your resume here or email to Lyndsey.Elzner@Twilighthospice.com

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