RN Hospice PRN

Mon-Fri 8a-4:30p with on call rotation; as needed APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS Scope of Responsibility Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients placed in Hospice care. Responsible to Director of Hospice Education Associates Degree Nurse or Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree Training and Experience Current licensure with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Obtains and maintains American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Two years of Home Health, Hospice, ER, or ICU experience preferred Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification preferred Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current insurance coverage Health and Background Requirements Employment contingent upon successful completion of: Background Check Lab Work Immunization Records Rarely (Less than ½ hour per day Occasionally (½ to 2 ½ hour per day Frequently (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day Continually (5 ½ to 8 hours per day Not Applicable Physical Sitting – frequently Stationary Standing – continually Walking – continually Ability to be mobile – continually Crouching (bend at knees) – continually Kneeling/Crawling –occasionally Stooping (bend at waist) – continually Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – continually Turn/Pivot – continually Climbing – rarely Balancing – rarely Reaching overhead – continually Reaching extension – continually Pushing/Pulling – continually Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs ) occasionally Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – continually Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors – continually Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – frequently Environment Risk of electrical shock – continually Risk of Radiation –rarely Fumes or Airborne Particles – occasionally Chemicals – frequently Moving Mechanical Parts – occasionally Noise Level – n/a Weather Conditions – occasionally Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks) Continually Respirator Fit Testing Required Annually Age of Patient Population Served: Adults 19-70 years Geriatrics 70+