: 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.
Posted Sep 22
Unit and setting
Hospice patients of all ages in their place of residence
License
RN license Current state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.
Term
Part-time, PRN, Per diem Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem
Do you qualify?
License
RN licenseCurrent state license as a registered nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.Check your license
Education
Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of NursingGraduate from an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Experience
RN in a clinical care settingExperience as a registered nurse in a clinical care setting.
Also asks
Read, write and comprehend EnglishMust read, write and comprehend English
Also asks
Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insuranceReliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
Preferred
Experience
Hospice experienceHospice experience preferred.
Experience
Palliation and end-of-lifeSpecialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of-life.
apply criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice careApplies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
Day to day
implement, develop, and document plan of careImplements/develops/documents the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan, as necessary.
Day to day
consult and educate patient and familyConsults with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
Day to day
prioritize needs with IDG/T membersPrioritize any needs with the members of the IDG/T.
Day to day
provide training to other staff as neededProvide training to other staff as needed.
Day to day
determine scope and frequency of services neededDetermines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
Day to day
assess caregiver ability to meet immediate needsAssess the ability of the care giver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
Day to day
initiate preventive and rehabilitative nursing proceduresInitiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
Day to day
apply infection control and standard precautionsApplies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
Day to day
provide clinical direction to Hospice Aide and LPN/LVNProvides clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided.
Day to day
prepare clinical and progress notesPrepares clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
Day to day
ensure continuity of patient care delivered with documentationEnsure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Day to day
inform physician and personnel of changes in patient needsInforms physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care.
Day to day
monitor assigned cases for third party payor complianceMonitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
: 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
Bi Lingual Preferred
Job
Qualifications
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
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.
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.
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.
Eoe/m/f/d/v
Job Types: Part-time, PRN, Per diem Pay: $65.00 - $100.00 per hour
Neighborhoods+Nurses and young professionals moving to Pasadena frequently gravitate toward South Pasadena, often referred to locally as 'new Pasadena,' which features newer residential subdivisions and modern apartment complexes around Burke Crenshaw Park. Waterfront options exist along the bay in the secluded enclave of El Jardin del Mar, while the older northern and central districts offer established, predominantly Hispanic residential areas with mature mid-century housing. Relocating healthcare workers also regularly look just south of the city line to Clear Lake and Webster for popular master-planned and garden-style rental communities that keep commute times under twenty minutes.
Nurses and young professionals moving to Pasadena frequently gravitate toward South Pasadena, often referred to locally as 'new Pasadena,' which features newer residential subdivisions and modern apartment complexes around Burke Crenshaw Park. Waterfront options exist along the bay in the secluded enclave of El Jardin del Mar, while the older northern and central districts offer established, predominantly Hispanic residential areas with mature mid-century housing.
Relocating healthcare workers also regularly look just south of the city line to Clear Lake and Webster for popular master-planned and garden-style rental communities that keep commute times under twenty minutes.
Getting around+Commuting in Pasadena is heavily car-dependent, with average drive times falling between twenty-two and twenty-five minutes. The city's position southeast of Houston allows straightforward access to regional employment centers and medical facilities via major freeway corridors, placing downtown Houston roughly fifteen to twenty minutes away during off-peak windows. Commuting south to adjacent healthcare networks in Clear Lake or Webster takes approximately fifteen to twenty minutes, though shift workers should expect regional freeway congestion during morning and evening rush hours.
Commuting in Pasadena is heavily car-dependent, with average drive times falling between twenty-two and twenty-five minutes. The city's position southeast of Houston allows straightforward access to regional employment centers and medical facilities via major freeway corridors, placing downtown Houston roughly fifteen to twenty minutes away during off-peak windows.
Commuting south to adjacent healthcare networks in Clear Lake or Webster takes approximately fifteen to twenty minutes, though shift workers should expect regional freeway congestion during morning and evening rush hours.
Outdoors+Outdoor life is dominated by Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the country's largest urban wilderness preserves, where visitors can hike trails, kayak, canoe, fish, and spot wildlife like alligators, river otters, and coastal birds. Within city limits, Strawberry Park features the popular Strawberry Water Park equipped with a lazy river and splash pools, while Burke Crenshaw Park and Memorial Park provide open green spaces, walking paths, and sports courts. Cyclists take advantage of dedicated trails along Red Bluff, and beachgoers visit El Jardin Beach Park for peaceful waterfront views along Galveston Bay.
Outdoor life is dominated by Armand Bayou Nature Center, one of the country's largest urban wilderness preserves, where visitors can hike trails, kayak, canoe, fish, and spot wildlife like alligators, river otters, and coastal birds. Within city limits, Strawberry Park features the popular Strawberry Water Park equipped with a lazy river and splash pools, while Burke Crenshaw Park and Memorial Park provide open green spaces, walking paths, and sports courts.
Cyclists take advantage of dedicated trails along Red Bluff, and beachgoers visit El Jardin Beach Park for peaceful waterfront views along Galveston Bay.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Pasadena
Pasadena blends deep industrial petrochemical heritage with a friendly, small-town atmosphere tucked directly between metropolitan Houston and the scenic waters of Clear Lake. For relocating nurses, the city serves as a practical, central base offering average commute times under twenty-five minutes to regional healthcare facilities, medical centers in neighboring Webster, and central Houston. Living situations range from modern suburban developments and apartment complexes in South Pasadena near Burke Crenshaw Park to scenic waterfront living in El Jardin del Mar. Off-duty hours can be spent paddling among alligators and shorebirds at the expansive Armand Bayou Nature Center, cooling off at Strawberry Water Park, or catching community plays at Pasadena Little Theatre. Longstanding civic celebrations like the annual Pasadena Strawberry Festival and the local Rodeo anchor the town's community spirit. Relocating healthcare professionals must weigh distinct practical tradeoffs: industrial zones flank parts of town, public transit is sparse, and Gulf Coast summer heat and humidity can be stifling. However, for nurses seeking accessible commutes, tight-knit neighborhoods, and quick weekend escapes to Galveston beaches, Pasadena represents a grounded, practical landing spot.
