Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
San Antonio, Texas
Palliative Care · Geriatrics
Posted Jun 23
- Unit
- Hospice
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- About the median
The median for Hospice in Texas is $41/hr, across 49 postings.
About this role
Benefits
401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Benefits/Perks Flexible Scheduling Competitive Compensation Careers Advancement Job Summary Our organization is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager with excellent knowledge of geriatrics and hospice and palliative care. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for coordinating patient care plans, developing patient care agreements, communicating with patients and their families, and ensuring that all required evaluations are conducted. We're looking for a professional with strong communication skills who can develop relationships with patients and their families while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to ensure adequate end-of-life care.
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You are a Registered Nurse (RN) who operates with great attention to detail and a big heart. You take pride in creating personalized care plans for patients and are able to observe and communicate effectively in your patient's best interest. To succeed, you should have demonstrated knowledge and skill in current nursing practices as well as a strong penchant for solving problems.
Responsibilities Work as part of a team on hospice and palliative care teams who provide comfort and support to patients and their families during a terminal episode of illness. Work with nursing staff to coordinate patient care and discharge planning. Be skilled in the management of pain and symptom management.
Knowledge in diagnosing conditions, medication management and communication between care providers. Be able to explain medications to patients and families. Responsible for all aspects of coordination including, but not limited to, scheduling appropriate follow-up appointments with health care providers, managing medications, referrals and hospital admission.
Provide assistance in identifying, qualifying and documenting resources. Qualifications Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred Excellent interpersonal and client care skills Valid driver’s license and Automobile Insurance First aid/CPR certification
Sourced from a public job board.
Requirements
- Currently licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and client care skills
- Valid driver’s license and Automobile Insurance
- First aid/CPR certification
Benefits highlights
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
Place
- City
- San Antonio, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,324/mo
- Local household income
- $65,056/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% below the national average
- Address
- 12042 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78216, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
San Antonio area index 94.7, where 100 is the national average.
San Antonio blends rich Tex-Mex culture, historic missions, and a laid-back river city feel. The famous River Walk winds through downtown, while the Pearl District offers trendy dining and lofts. With no state income tax, major hospital systems, and warm weather year-round, it's an affordable, welcoming spot for nurses seeking authentic South Texas charm.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Trilateral Consulting LLC is a San Antonio, TX-based healthcare organization that appears to operate in the hospice and palliative care space, despite a third-party job board describing it as specializing in aesthetic medical services. Based on the employer's own job…
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