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WTRC offers a variety of benefits that few can match, including but not limited to:
• Sign-on Bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401K
• Competitive salary
• Paid continuing education and staff development opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO) AND Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
DESCRIPTION
This position provides skilled nursing care and participates in interdisciplinary care. The RN position requires good listening and communication skills, along with the capability of seemingly unrelated activities into a cohesive structure. Organization and planning are necessary, along with the ability to explain plans and goals to others.
· Makes the initial evaluation visit to begin appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
· Educates the patient and family/caregiver regarding care and other identified needs related to the illness of the patient.
· Assists with the coping of the patient and family/caregiver through the anticipatory guidance of events throughout the disease process.
· Maintains close communication with the patient’s physician to report all significant changes in their condition and will collaborate with the physician to develop treatment protocols that are consistent with Hospice palliative care guidelines.
· Evaluate the patient and family/caregiver situation, with particular attention to their physical needs, on an ongoing basis to provide an ongoing plan of care.
· Supervises LVNs, Hospice Aides, and other paraprofessionals providing care to the patient and family/caregiver.
· Counsels and provides proper emotional support to patients and their families.
· Practices only within the designated Scope of Practice as defined by the Texas State Board.
· Attends weekly IDT meetings.
· Treats patients, families, and staff with respect and compassion.
This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential tasks. Must be able to lift 55 pounds.
REQUIREMENTS
Current license to practice as an RN in the State of Texas. At least one year of experience as an RN is preferred. Must be willing to travel and take after-hour calls.
WTRC offers a variety of benefits that few can match, including but not limited to:
WTRC offers a variety of benefits that few can match, including but not limited to:
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The TNMHPO Education Subscription is for agencies who wish to provide on-demand education for the entire staff. This subscription is an add-on to a TNMHPO membership and can’t be purchased separately.
A TNMHPO Membership Plus Education Subscription gives members of the Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization unlimited access to all archived online education for the entire year. You can provide training to your current staff and utilize these educational opportunities for new employee orientation. There are courses for every discipline on your hospice team and continuing education units and proof of attendance for Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers, and LPCs.
The TNMHPO Education Subscription is 10% of your annual membership dues plus $650.
When purchasing your membership, select the “Education Subscription” option in the drop down on the membership product page.
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For questions regarding our education subscription or its offerings, contact our Director of Operations, Keith Parker, at 512-956-0875 (voice and text) or email at kparker@txnmhospice.org.
