Nursing Job Board

EMPLOYER: Restore Hyper Wellness- Round Rock

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 11/29/23

LOCATION: Round Rock, TX

CONTACT INFORMATION: roundrock@restore.com

COMMENTS:

Benefits/Perks:

A competitive hourly plus bonuses

Great working hours (Monday- Friday 10-7, Saturday 9-5, Sunday 11-5)

Casual Dress-code 

Fun, wellness-focused work environment

Generous employee discount program, including some complimentary services and discounts for you and your family/friends

Company Overview:

Restore Hyper Wellness is the leading retail provider of alternative health and wellness modalities in the United States. Our goal is to make Hyper Wellness® widely accessible, affordable, and fun. This means helping people from all walks of life feel better and perform at a higher level so they can do more of what they love in life. Inc. 5000 ranked Restore as the #113 Fastest Growing Company in America, the #17 Fastest Growing Company in Texas, and the #1 Hottest Franchise in America.


Job Summary:

Do you have a passion for nursing but are tired of the hectic, high-stress environment of a clinic or ER? This is your chance to take your career in an exciting, new direction. 

Restore is seeking an outgoing, experienced Nurse to join our team of wellness professionals on a mission to help people feel better so they can do more of what they love. We’re the antithesis of a traditional medical office or clinic, offering innovative wellness services in a fun, comfortable environment. Our nurses have described working for Restore as “the most fun you can have at a nursing job while still helping people in a meaningful way.” This is your opportunity to take an active role in assisting individuals on their health and wellness journey and leading a team of nurses to support the Restore mission. 


Responsibilities:

Administer IV Drip Therapy and Intramuscular (IM) Shots to deliver our menu of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. 

Educate clients on the qualities and benefits of our IV Drip and Intramuscular (IM) Shot ingredients. 

Administer Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy sessions. 

Utilize blood test offerings to help clients optimize their wellness. 

Promote memberships and medical services based on client needs. 

Document client visits via electronic medical records. 

Address and answer client questions using the Restore Nursing Reference Guide under the supervision of the Medical Director and network of licensed Advanced Practice Providers. 

Communicate to the medical compliance team any issues or adverse effects clients experience.

Provide therapeutic communication along with exceptional customer service.

Assist staff with store services. 

Assist with off-site nursing events and special projects. 

This position reports to the GM.

Maintain a safe and clean working environment.


Qualifications:

You’re a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). 

You ideally have at least two years of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting (ER, ICU, Med-Surg, or similar).

You are BLS (Basic Life Support) certified

You ideally have at least one year of experience administering injections. 

You’re comfortable using electronic medical records to document client details. 

You maintain a non-judgmental outlook and have a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse clientele. 

Your verbal and written communication skills are on point. 

You value ethics and integrity. 

You embrace a team environment and also excel at working independently. 

You’re willing to adhere to all policies and procedures and understand the importance of maintaining medical compliance. 

You are able to fill in shifts on an as-needed basis and are generally flexible with scheduling. 

Minimum of 2 shifts per month required.


Apply Online at https://restore-hyper-wellness-rhws034.careerplug.com/j/021ibih

EMPLOYER: Texas State University Student Health Center Round Rock

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 11/13/23

LOCATION: Round Rock, TX

CONTACT INFORMATION: Andrea Hankins - 512-245-1612: anh197@txstate.edu

COMMENTS:

Please go to Texas State University Career Website: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/44597

Texas State University Health Services is seeking a PART-TIME (M/W/F) Benefit-Eligible Registered Nurse (RN) for it ambulatory health care facility serving college students on the Round Rock Campus. Responsible for providing nursing care, treatment, and health education for Texas State students. Responsible for coordinating clinic operations.

Duties: Responsibilities include nursing care of patients, giving self-care advice, health education, triage, administration of immunizations, and assisting medical providers with patient care services according to recognized nursing standards. Clinic coordinator responsibilities including ensuring that adequate medication, vaccine, supplies, and equipment are available to provide medical services. Also responsible for CLIA-waived lab testing and infection control. May also participate on committees and projects.

EMPLOYER: Texas Oncology

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 10/18/23

LOCATION: See description below

CONTACT INFORMATION: Marianna Tryggestad (469)636-9598 marianna.tryggestad@usoncology.com

COMMENTS:

Texas Oncology is looking for full-time new graduate Registered Nurse Residents for its winter residency cohort that will begin in January of 2024. The program will last eight weeks and will include both didactic and clinical components.  Our locations are typically open Monday-Friday 8:30a-5:00p and are closed weekends and major holidays. The first 2 weeks of the program will take place in DFW (with all expenses paid) while the remainder of the program will be completed in Austin.

Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma.  Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer.  Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Why work for us?

Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead Texas Oncology in treating more patient diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in Texas.  We offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability coverage, a generous PTO program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as Tuition Reimbursement, an Employee Assistance program, and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.


What do the RN Residents do?

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse Resident provides professional nursing care for patients adhering to national and company standards and guidelines for specialty regulations; must recognize physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of care and participates in company-wide quality initiatives; supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.


The essential duties and responsibilities:

Plan, implement, coordinate, evaluate and promote the continuity of care consistent with established standards and practices. 

Prepares and administers therapies under the direction and supervision of a physician.

Maintains work environment.

Follows OSHA guidelines when handling cytotoxic agents, biohazardous waste and any other material potentially infected with a blood borne pathogen.

Facilitates clinical operations and patient care. Facilitates and schedules consultations, pre-testing, diagnostic tests or procedures, referrals, and future appointments for patients.

Triages patient phone calls as needed and documents relevant information in the patient's chart.

Inter professional collaboration.

Acts as a resource to LPN/LVNs and medical assistants.

Participates in professional development activities and maintains current knowledge of oncology nursing by participating in ongoing educational opportunities.


The ideal candidate for the position will have the following background and experience: 

Completed graduation from an accredited program for professional nursing education within one year prior to January 2024; BSN preferred.

Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac and Life Support) certification required.

RN state license with the State Board of Nursing in practicing state is required by end of residency program in order to be hired on into a permanent position.

Experience and knowledge of the purpose and use of medications in the treatment of cancer is preferred.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  There is a possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medical preparations and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.  Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.  Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs.  Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

EMPLOYER: Methodist Healthcare Ministries

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 8/29/23

LOCATION: Austin, TX

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please visit our careers page at www.mhm.org .

COMMENTS:

A Wesley Nurse is unlike any other healthcare professional you’ll ever meet. They don’t work in a clinic or a hospital, rotate patients through appointments, and aren’t just there to care for people’s physical needs. A Wesley Nurse is an advocate, empowering patients to take ownership of their health and wellbeing. A Wesley Nurse is a navigator, helping patients connect the dots between the different health services and resources within their own community. A Wesley Nurse is a partner, building relationships to reduce the socio-economic barriers that often contribute to health crisis. A Wesley Nurse is an educator, encouraging healthier choices that prevent chronic disease and promote holistic health and wellbeing. Above all, a Wesley Nurse focuses on the intentional care of the spirit and improving health outcomes - body, mind, and spirit. They are deeply rooted in their communities, walking alongside families and individuals to ensure a healthy, happy, and thriving life for all. Wesley Nurses bring life to our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God.”

Essential Duties:

Implement the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation at the individual, family, community, and population levels.

Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient, family, or community.

Practice in a collaborative manner with patients, families, communities and key stakeholders, such community organizations, churches, businesses, neighborhood residents, local government, to attain expected, measurable outcomes.

Practices ethically, delivering care in a manner that preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity, rights, and spiritual beliefs and practices.

Practices in a manner that is congruent with the principles of cultural diversity and inclusion.

Utilizes evidence-based practice interventions such as, but not limited to, health education, motivational interviewing, counseling, prayer, caring presence, active listening, advocacy, referrals, Asset-Based Community Development, and Trauma Informed Care to promote health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations.

Coordinates care delivery for patients and families.

Establishes, nourishes, and maintains relationships with stakeholders in the community (i.e., residents, associations, organizations, businesses, coalitions, schools, etc.)

Stays current with Public Health guidelines and practices.

Keeps current with knowledge of resources available to patients.

Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

Shows initiative and can work independently.

Engages with least served communities.

Advocates for patients, families, and communities.

Maintains appropriate records necessary to document the functions and activities of the Wesley Nurse.

Attends the educational sessions which are provided in response to identified learning needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. At least 2 years clinical and/or community health nursing experience preferred. An accredited Faith Community Nurse course must be completed within the first two years of employment.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluent in English. Bilingual in Spanish required.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have critical thinking skills and be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current state of Texas nursing license. BCLS and CPR.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel applications.
 

Other:

Ability to work in a changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels

Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain current driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Frequent in-town travel required. Nurses outside Bexar county will be required to travel periodically to San Antonio.

Frequent travel required within the nurse’s community as well as occasional travel within the MHM 74-county service area. Some travel may include overnight stays.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member will have direct contact with patients and clients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing steps, sitting, and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver 30 pounds.

Commitment to Health Equity:

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. believes that to improve the wellness of the least served and fully live out its mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God,” it must recognize the inequities inherent in its communities that contribute to poor health outcomes. Health Equity is both the process and goal by which Methodist Healthcare Ministries seeks to carry out that purpose. Health Equity is a framework of thought and action that strives to reduce racial and socio-economic disparities and create fair and just opportunities for every person to reach their full potential for health and life and contribute to that of others.

EMPLOYER: Methodist Healthcare Ministries

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 8/29/23

LOCATION: Corpus Christi, TX

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please visit our careers page at www.mhm.org .

COMMENTS:

A Wesley Nurse is unlike any other healthcare professional you’ll ever meet. They don’t work in a clinic or a hospital, rotate patients through appointments, and aren’t just there to care for people’s physical needs. A Wesley Nurse is an advocate, empowering patients to take ownership of their health and wellbeing. A Wesley Nurse is a navigator, helping patients connect the dots between the different health services and resources within their own community. A Wesley Nurse is a partner, building relationships to reduce the socio-economic barriers that often contribute to health crisis. A Wesley Nurse is an educator, encouraging healthier choices that prevent chronic disease and promote holistic health and wellbeing. Above all, a Wesley Nurse focuses on the intentional care of the spirit and improving health outcomes - body, mind, and spirit. They are deeply rooted in their communities, walking alongside families and individuals to ensure a healthy, happy, and thriving life for all. Wesley Nurses bring life to our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God.”

Essential Duties:

Implement the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation at the individual, family, community, and population levels.

Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient, family, or community.

Practice in a collaborative manner with patients, families, communities and key stakeholders, such community organizations, churches, businesses, neighborhood residents, local government, to attain expected, measurable outcomes.

Practices ethically, delivering care in a manner that preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity, rights, and spiritual beliefs and practices.

Practices in a manner that is congruent with the principles of cultural diversity and inclusion.

Utilizes evidence-based practice interventions such as, but not limited to, health education, motivational interviewing, counseling, prayer, caring presence, active listening, advocacy, referrals, Asset-Based Community Development, and Trauma Informed Care to promote health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations.

Coordinates care delivery for patients and families.

Establishes, nourishes, and maintains relationships with stakeholders in the community (i.e., residents, associations, organizations, businesses, coalitions, schools, etc.)

Stays current with Public Health guidelines and practices.

Keeps current with knowledge of resources available to patients.

Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

Shows initiative and can work independently.

Engages with least served communities.

Advocates for patients, families, and communities.

Maintains appropriate records necessary to document the functions and activities of the Wesley Nurse.

Attends the educational sessions which are provided in response to identified learning needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. At least 2 years clinical and/or community health nursing experience preferred. An accredited Faith Community Nurse course must be completed within the first two years of employment.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluent in English. Bilingual in Spanish required.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have critical thinking skills and be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current state of Texas nursing license. BCLS and CPR.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel applications.
 

Other:

Ability to work in a changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels

Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain current driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Frequent travel required within the nurse’s community as well as occasional travel within the MHM 74-county service area. Some travel may include overnight stays.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member will have direct contact with patients and clients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing steps, sitting, and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver 30 pounds.

Commitment to Health Equity:

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. believes that to improve the wellness of the least served and fully live out its mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God,” it must recognize the inequities inherent in its communities that contribute to poor health outcomes. Health Equity is both the process and goal by which Methodist Healthcare Ministries seeks to carry out that purpose. Health Equity is a framework of thought and action that strives to reduce racial and socio-economic disparities and create fair and just opportunities for every person to reach their full potential for health and life and contribute to that of others.

EMPLOYER: Methodist Healthcare Ministries

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 8/29/23

LOCATION: Weslaco, TX

CONTACT INFORMATION: Please visit our careers page at www.mhm.org .

COMMENTS:

A Wesley Nurse is unlike any other healthcare professional you’ll ever meet. They don’t work in a clinic or a hospital, rotate patients through appointments, and aren’t just there to care for people’s physical needs. A Wesley Nurse is an advocate, empowering patients to take ownership of their health and wellbeing. A Wesley Nurse is a navigator, helping patients connect the dots between the different health services and resources within their own community. A Wesley Nurse is a partner, building relationships to reduce the socio-economic barriers that often contribute to health crisis. A Wesley Nurse is an educator, encouraging healthier choices that prevent chronic disease and promote holistic health and wellbeing. Above all, a Wesley Nurse focuses on the intentional care of the spirit and improving health outcomes - body, mind, and spirit. They are deeply rooted in their communities, walking alongside families and individuals to ensure a healthy, happy, and thriving life for all. Wesley Nurses bring life to our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God.”

Essential Duties:

Implement the nursing processes of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation at the individual, family, community, and population levels.

Identify expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient, family, or community.

Practice in a collaborative manner with patients, families, communities and key stakeholders, such community organizations, churches, businesses, neighborhood residents, local government, to attain expected, measurable outcomes.

Practices ethically, delivering care in a manner that preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity, rights, and spiritual beliefs and practices.

Practices in a manner that is congruent with the principles of cultural diversity and inclusion.

Utilizes evidence-based practice interventions such as, but not limited to, health education, motivational interviewing, counseling, prayer, caring presence, active listening, advocacy, referrals, Asset-Based Community Development, and Trauma Informed Care to promote health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and populations.

Coordinates care delivery for patients and families.

Establishes, nourishes, and maintains relationships with stakeholders in the community (i.e., residents, associations, organizations, businesses, coalitions, schools, etc.)

Stays current with Public Health guidelines and practices.

Keeps current with knowledge of resources available to patients.

Communicates effectively in all areas of practice.

Shows initiative and can work independently.

Engages with least served communities.

Advocates for patients, families, and communities.

Maintains appropriate records necessary to document the functions and activities of the Wesley Nurse.

Attends the educational sessions which are provided in response to identified learning needs.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Registered Nurse, graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. At least 2 years clinical and/or community health nursing experience preferred. An accredited Faith Community Nurse course must be completed within the first two years of employment.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluent in English. Bilingual in Spanish required.

Reasoning Ability:

Must have critical thinking skills and be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Certificates and Licenses:

Current state of Texas nursing license. BCLS and CPR.

Computer Skills:

Demonstrates working knowledge of the Internet, Outlook, Power Point, Word and Excel applications.
 

Other:

Ability to work in a changing environment and as part of a team, taking on tasks at all levels

Ability to drive and have access to a vehicle; maintain current driver’s license and auto liability insurance.

Frequent travel required within the nurse’s community as well as occasional travel within the MHM 74-county service area. Some travel may include overnight stays.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member will have direct contact with patients and clients. Position necessitates bending, stooping, twisting, turning, walking, climbing steps, sitting, and standing for periods of time. Must be able to lift and maneuver 30 pounds.

Commitment to Health Equity:

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. believes that to improve the wellness of the least served and fully live out its mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God,” it must recognize the inequities inherent in its communities that contribute to poor health outcomes. Health Equity is both the process and goal by which Methodist Healthcare Ministries seeks to carry out that purpose. Health Equity is a framework of thought and action that strives to reduce racial and socio-economic disparities and create fair and just opportunities for every person to reach their full potential for health and life and contribute to that of others.

EMPLOYER: TXST Student Health Center Round Rock Clinic

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 8/4/23

LOCATION: Maryland

CONTACT INFORMATION:  see below

COMMENTS:

We are currently hiring CNAs, Med Techs, RNs, and Aids for both short and long-term contracts at our Maryland assisted living facilities. If you have any recent graduates who may be interested, please ask them to upload their resumes on www.metaPRN.com. I'll be reaching out to them for potential employment.

Kwame Tanner
Owner SSMaps.com

EMPLOYER: Hospice Austin

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 6/6/23

LOCATION:  Not Listed

CONTACT INFORMATION:  Candidates can submit resume to recruiting@hospiceaustin.org or apply online at: https://www.hospiceaustin.org/careers/available-positions/

COMMENTS:

As the first hospice in Central Texas, providing services since 1980, we have end-of-life care expertise that only decades of experience can teach. And as Austin’s only nonprofit hospice, we provide care to any person who needs us, regardless of the patient's diagnosis or ability to pay. As a nonprofit organization, all of our resources go toward services that benefit each patient and family, not to owners or investors. At Hospice Austin, we envision a community in which people with serious illness can live their final months with comfort, dignity and peace.

Whether you join Hospice Austin as a clinician, or in administration or operations, you will be joining a community of compassionate, caring individuals dedicated to the service of our patients!

Position Summary

The RN Visit Nurse (Nights) provides nursing care for patients as directed, responds to urgent changes in patient condition or provides routine case management in lieu of primary case manager. This is a Part-Time Weekend 12 hr. shift.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs, activities of daily living, risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns
• Performs nursing assessments, i.e. Vital signs, pain assessment, breath sounds, etc.
• Triages patient care problems
• Manages discomfort and provides symptom relief
• Performs specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures
• Consults with and educates the patient and caregivers (including home health staff) regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end of life care, death and dying, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, process for dealing with ethical issues, etc.
• Performs on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care
• Assesses the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient's immediate needs upon admission and throughout care
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families
• Coordinates nursing, personal and homemaker care
• Coordinates care with team members
• Informs the physician and other personnel of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention as needed
• Coordinates personal care, DME, and obtaining medications and medical supplies
• Coordinates all patient/family services and prioritizes needs with the members of the IDT
• Documents in a timely manner patient assessments, patient contacts, physician orders and progress notes that demonstrate progress towards established goals.
• Acts as a liaison between patient and physicians, hospital staff, home health staff, and other care team members to facilitate ongoing clinical care.
• Works with Hospice Austin and hospital staff, when applicable, ordering DME, meds, etc.
• Evaluates own needs for support (self care and using identified system(s) to meet the need
• Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver
• Provides preparation and support for patient’s death; pronounces deaths in accordance with state regulation, provides post mortem care, handles body and death event with respect and dignity and in accordance with patient/family/caregiver wishes

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• 1 year previous nursing experience
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record.
• CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance benefits
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution and employer match
• Discount gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program

EMPLOYER: Hospice Austin

DATE NOTICE RECEIVED: 6/6/23

LOCATION:  Not Listed

CONTACT INFORMATION:  

Interested candidates can submit resume to recruiting@hospiceaustin.org or apply online at:
https://www.hospiceaustin.org/careers/available-positions/

COMMENTS:

As the first hospice in Central Texas, providing services since 1980, we have end-of-life care expertise that only decades of experience can teach. And as Austin’s only nonprofit hospice, we provide care to any person who needs us, regardless of the patient's diagnosis or ability to pay. As a nonprofit organization, all of our resources go toward services that benefit each patient and family, not to owners or investors. At Hospice Austin, we envision a community in which people with serious illness can live their final months with comfort, dignity and peace. Whether you join Hospice Austin as a clinician, or in administration or operations, you will be joining a community of compassionate, caring individuals dedicated to the service of our patients!

Position Summary

The RN Case Manager provides and coordinates nursing care in the home care program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care for hospice patients in the homecare setting.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient's physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and activities of daily living, including any risk for pathological grief, cultural and spiritual implications, and verbal and non-verbal communication patterns.
• Performs nursing assessments, including vital signs, pain assessment, breath sounds, etc.
• Triages patient care problems
• Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as needed and facilitates movement to another level of hospice care when needed.
• Develops, maintains and updates individualized plan of care that involves performing specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care related to managing discomfort and providing symptom relief.
• Consults with and educates the patient and caregivers (including hospital, alternate living facility or home health staff) regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end of life care, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, and processes for dealing with ethical issues; may provide specialized training to staff and/or caregivers to ensure adequate care provided
• Performs on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care
• Provides psychosocial support to patients and families
• Provides preparation and support for patient’s death; pronounces deaths in accordance with state regulation, provides postmortem care, handles body and death event with respect and dignity and in accordance with patient/family/caregiver wishes
• As needed and depending on current caseloads, may be asked to provide nursing care to pediatric patients
• Utilizes proper bag technique in performing nursing visits
• Reports adverse events (complaints, infections, falls) to team leader or quality nurse within 24 hours of obtaining information
• Performs POS documentation and completes/signs all documentation according to agency protocol
• Complies with minimum weekly visit requirements per company protocol
• Coordinates nursing, personal and homemaker care hospice patients in the homecare setting
• Attends IDT meetings; coordinates patient/family care and services and prioritizes needs with the members of the IDT
• Informs the physician and other team members of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention
• Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs
• Coordinates personal care, DME, and obtaining medications and medical supplies
• Uses case management approach, referring to other services as needed (e.g. Nutritionist, PT, OT, SLP)
• Provides supervision of care provided by CNAs and LVNs and homemakers providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines
• Documents in a timely manner patient assessments, patient contacts, physician orders, and clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress towards established goals
• Ensures hospital charts (hospitals, long-term care facilities) include documentation after each patient visit as applicable
• Acts as a liaison between patient and physicians, hospital staff, long-term care facility staff, and other care team members to facilitate ongoing clinical care
• Works with Hospice Austin and hospital staff, regarding discharge planning, ordering DME, meds, etc.
• Evaluates own needs for support and self-care, using identified system(s) to meet the need
• Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver
• Assists in developing and implementing discharge plans with a five-day notice to patient
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Training, Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing as determined by the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Valid Texas driver’s license, auto liability insurance and safe driving record.
• CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

1-year previous Nursing experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance benefits
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution and employer match
• Discount gym memberships
• Employee Assistance Program