Registered Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (Hospice Setting) - PRN

Overview:

Works in Federally Qualified Healthcare Center.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Resident Care Team Leader heads the Resident Care Team, which consists of the Leader, a Resident Care Assistant and volunteer direct caregivers.
• Participates in the direct and indirect care of residents and ancillary hospice services to residents’ family and friends.
• Performs all nursing duties based on standard of care established by State Board of Nursing.
• Oversees implementation of the plan of care, nursing interventions, direct nursing care distribution of medication, documentation of all care proved and bereavement for all residents.
• Inventory of controlled substances, documentation of dispensed controlled substances.
• Responsible for ensuring that the shift team meets all resident needs for personal care and ADL’s, activity, stimulation, mobility, safety, hydration, nutrition, elimination and post-mortem care for all residents.
• Coordinates and maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, oversees meal and snack preparedness.
• Participates in Quality Assurance projects.
• Based on experience may be asked to assist as ‘on-call’ staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services.

Education, Experience, Licensure/Certification and Skills/Abilities Related Requirements:

• Currently licensed as a Registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing with the State of Texas.
• Licensed in the State of Texas.
• Is able to work to prescribed nursing standards including the physical demands of standing, walking, and moving most of the time without lifting restrictions.
• 1 year acute care experience required.
• 1 year Hospice and/or HIV/AIDS experience preferred.
• Ability to commit to and be flexible in unique care setting involving a large number of volunteers.

Continuing Education and Training Requirements:

Participates in trainings required by the funding source and/or required by licensure.

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Company Description

Houston Area Community Services, Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide high quality and caring services to promote healthy people and communities.

Please visit our website at www.hacstxs.org to find out more about Houston Area Community Services, Inc. and to complete an online application and submit your resume.

Work location: Houston, TX