Hopestone Hospice RN On-Call Field

Choice Rehab LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Hopestone Hospice RN On-Call Field position is a critical role dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or care facilities in the Houston Metroplex. This role involves responding promptly to patient needs during on-call hours, ensuring symptom management, comfort, and emotional support for patients and their families. The RN will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient conditions, implement care plans, and make timely clinical decisions in a dynamic and often urgent environment. The position requires a strong commitment to end-of-life care principles, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with the hospice team. Ultimately, the RN on-call serves as a vital link in delivering seamless, patient-centered hospice care that honors dignity and quality of life during the final stages of illness.

Requirements

• Current RN License
• CPR Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Auto Insurance
• At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal).
• Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k You’re eligible after 3 months of service/The plan is 100% fully vested immediately/Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% you contribute each pay period
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Company vehicle upon availability after 90 days of full time employment and all the terms and conditions set by the Fleet Car team are met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed