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At the highest level of, OpusCare of Texas Employees must a) be committed to hospice philosophy and mission and b) Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. As a member of the Interdisciplinary team, the “Field Nurse” works under the direction of the “Team Director” and/or in her/his absence the “Senior Director of Nursing”, and the patient’s/Hospice physician in the provision of skilled nursing care & services, assessment, planning and care in order to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families. Responsible for providing nursing care and services, assessing and identifying patient/family needs, and providing skilled care and supportive services in accordance with the patient’s physician’s orders and plan of care and Opuscare of Texas policies and procedures.
-Assume nursing responsibility for a patient/family caseload that includes the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
-Initiate, and relate to the office staff, communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members, and other agencies, as needed, to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
-Maintain regular communication with the “Primary Field Nurse Coordinator” to review caseload.
-Maintain regular communication with “Field Services Liaison(s)” staff and or the Field Nurse Supervisor/On-Call Supervisor to review the daily caseload and patient’s disease progression/reports, as necessary.
-Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
-Maintain up to date patient records so that problems, plans, actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.
-Seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
-Accept responsibility for coordinating physical care of the patient by teaching primary caregivers, volunteers, employed caregivers, or by providing direct care, as appropriate.
-Communicate regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues from caseloads, share professional support and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
-Provides information to department director(s) of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues, assisting during the problem resolution phase and providing appropriate follow-up intervention.
-Provides appropriate care and support at time of death, ensuring proper procedures are followed.
-Participates in OpusCare of Texas orientation and training programs for professional staff.
-Participates in agency and community programs, as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.
-Demonstrates knowledge of Hospice rules and regulations and of program policies and procedures.
Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Hospice care: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road