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Cantex Continuing Care Network

RN (Registered Nurse) Hospice (22726)

Elysian Hospice - Houston - Stafford, TX 77477Posted Today
Full Time

Job Description

Location: Houston, TX (Stafford)

Job Summary:  

Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN), licensed per state requirements
  • Hospice experience preferred
  • Home Care Home Base (HCHB) experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
  • Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Knowledge of hospice regulations, documentation, and care planning preferred
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Essential Functions:

  • Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care
  • Coordinate patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families
  • Educate patients and families on disease process, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care
  • Determine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition and care needs
  • Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
  • Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, documentation standards, and agency policies
  • Participate in case conferences, IDT meetings, and care coordination activities
  • Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer and hospice requirements
  • Promote hospice philosophy and provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care

 

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

 

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

 

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