Registered Nurse-PRN
Fort Worth, Texas
RN · Patient Case Managers & Advocates · Nurse Case Managers
Posted Aug 12
- Unit
- Patient Case Managers & Advocates
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospice
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- $2/hr below the median
The median for Patient Case Managers & Advocates in Texas is $44/hr, across 29 postings.
About this role
Primary functions are to administer nursing care for patients of all ages in their place of residence and to coordinate care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients, families, and referring agency. Assumes the responsibility for, and participates in, the coordination of care.
Essential Functions
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). Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility. Implements/develops/documents the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan, as necessary.
Read the full posting
Consults 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/T. Provide training to other staff as needed. Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Assess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Provides clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided. Prepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Informs physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
Demonstrates commitment and professional growth and competency by participating in the Hospice sponsored inservice programs and maintaining or improving competency. Participates in the Hospice’s QAPI program. Promotes the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies. Performs on-call responsibilities and provides on-call services to patients and their families as assigned. Provides effective communication to patients, family, team members, and other health care professionals.
Education
Graduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Licensure
Current state license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for
Nurse Licensure Compact. Current driver’s license.
Experience
Two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting. Hospice experience preferred.
Skills
Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life. Must read, write and comprehend English.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- RN License
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Patient follow-up care
- Care plan evaluation
- Nursing
- Patient progress tracking
- End-of-life care planning
- End-of-life planning and palliative care assessment
- Caregiving documentation requirements
- RN License
Place
- City
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,509/mo
- Local household income
- $79,507/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
- Address
- 1412 W Magnolia Ave Ste 300, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Fort Worth area index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Fort Worth blends Western heritage with modern healthcare opportunities, offering nurses a lower-key alternative to neighboring Dallas. The Historic Stockyards district and a revitalized downtown create a distinct cultural identity. Affordable housing options appeal to relocating healthcare professionals seeking a balance of career growth and laid-back Texas living.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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