Registered Nurse

Resolutions Hospice - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Registered Nurse at Resolutions Hospice is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing home care services, with a focus on community health education and patient-centered care. This role involves working closely with patients, their families, and healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, ensuring that patients receive the necessary support and services in their homes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates the plan of care and assumes responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment.
• Initiates proper preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Prepares clinical notes and communicates with the physician regarding the home health plan of care.
• Identifies discharge planning needs and implements them prior to patient discharge.
• Participates in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
• Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.
• Supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and/or Home Health Aides (HHAs) as directed.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an approved school of nursing and be licensed in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in public health or home care nursing.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Management experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Supportive work environment with a focus on patient care.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.