Registered Nurse RN - Hospice, FT Bilingual

Join the growing Pacific Hospice and Palliative Care team! We have an immediate opening for a professional, dedicated, compassionate and reliable Registered Nurse for in-home hospice visits in the San Antonio area. Our ideal candidate is seeking a full time, long term position.  You must have a minimum of 2 years in hospice care, be bilingual (English/Spanish), live in the San Antonio area, have strong assessment skills and ability to provide emotional support. Your efforts will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for our patients in the comfort of their San Antonio area homes. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and a deep commitment to providing compassionate care.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Provide comprehensive and compassionate nursing care to patients in their homes, ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met.


2. Care Planning and Coordination: Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families, considering their unique needs, goals, and preferences.


3. Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and psychological status, including pain management, symptom control, and psychosocial support, ensuring ongoing evaluation of their condition.


4. Medication Management: Administer medications, including pain management and symptom control medications, according to physician orders, and educate patients and families on medication management and potential side effects.


5. Patient and Family Education: Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding the disease process, treatment options, pain management techniques, and end-of-life care, promoting understanding and involvement in the care plan.


6. Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families, addressing their fears, concerns, and coping mechanisms during the end-of-life journey.


7. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, spiritual care providers, and volunteers, to ensure continuity of care, effective communication, and holistic support.


8. Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, hospice policies, and best practices.


9. Bereavement Support: Provide bereavement support to families and caregivers following the loss of a loved one, offering resources, counseling, and referrals as needed.


10. Continuous Education: Stay informed about current trends, best practices, and advancements in hospice and palliative care through participation in continuing education opportunities and professional development activities.

Qualifications:

1. Registered Nurse License: Current and unrestricted RN license in the State of Texas. 


2. Minimum of 2 years of proven clinical experience in hospice, palliative care, demonstrating expertise in end-of-life care, pain management, and symptom control.


3. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 


4. Proficient with computers: Axxess EHR or other hospice EHR; email; able to use Slack and other platforms. 
   


5. Case Management Skills: Strong case management skills, including assessment, care planning, coordination, and documentation.


6. Compassion and Empathy: Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients and families in a professional manner during the end-of-life journey, demonstrating sensitivity to their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.


7. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.


8. Professional Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work reliably and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team, fostering a  professional, positive, supportive work environment.


9. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with hospice regulations, including Medicare Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission standards.


10. Reliable transportation. 

As a full time RN with Pacific Hospice, you will enjoy the support of our friendly, knowledgeable, professional team,  competitive salary and PRN rates for any visits or on-call which may occur outside of regular hours, Paid holidays, generous annual PTO and Sick Time. Medical, Dental and Vision plan with company contribution after only 30 days.  Join the Pacific Hospice Team today!