Registered Nurse (RN) On Call

About the role

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996, caring for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. The mission of Community Healthcare of Texas is to provide compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one.

Responsibilities

• Make emergency on-call visits demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and judgment necessary to implement the nursing care plan
• Document appropriately to meet Medicare conditions of participation
• Provide quality care through symptom management and emotional support
• Participate in weekly team conferences by contributing necessary information and documentation
• Assume responsibility for Hospice patients during non-office hours, providing a feeling of security through phone communication and skilled visits as indicated
• Assume responsibility for attendance, dependability, and personal appearance with minimal supervision
• Evaluate appropriateness for hospice care and admit patients as required

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the state of Texas
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have a dependable means of transportation
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 6+ months in an On-Call role required
• Crisis management experience strongly preferred
• 1 year Hospice or Home Health experience strongly preferred
• Proficient computer skills are required; Microsoft Office suite experience preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

Qualifications and Work Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.