Job description

Avatar Hospice Southwest is a growing hospice based in Granbury Texas, operating from South Ft. Worth south to Bosque Country. We cover Hood, Somervell, Bosque, Johnson, Parker, Erath and Tarrant Counties. We are looking for quality RN's to help us grow. Hospice experience is not required as we enjoy coaching and teaching those that love to provide excellent patient care. Responsibilities of a Case Manager are:

• 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 care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Required)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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