Staff Registered Nurse - Hospice

Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Temple, Texas.

Job Description and Requirements

• Specialty: Hospice
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Staff

Job Summary
As a Hospice Registered Nurse, one coordinates patient care with a patient-centered approach and evaluates health responses. They create care plans and track patient progress.
Essential Functions of the Role
Develop, implement, and revise care plan for patient outcomes.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, including delicate indicators. Support evidence-based practice changes through research. Quality and performance improvement initiatives are part of your role.
Create a safe, helpful environment for patients, families, and team members. Build therapeutic relationships, manage pain, and set boundaries to succeed.
Respect and incorporate a patient's and family's unique differences into an individualized plan of care.
Maintain patient and family privacy, autonomy, dignity, and rights. Create a plan reflecting their values and goals. Resolve ethical or clinical issues.
Help educate patients, families, and team members to make informed choices about healthcare and treatments.
Work with others to create a care plan, being open and sensitive to everyone's ideas.
Key Success Factors
A deep understanding of medical ethics and patient privacy rights is essential.
Effective communication underpins all aspects of nursing.
Being sociable and having the skills to interact with a variety of people will boost your performance in this role.
Observing changes in patients' medical conditions and effectively relaying this information to other nursing staff and care providers is vital.
Provide patient-centered care responsibly, adjusting to each patient's needs and experiences with respect and consideration.
Computer skills are important. Knowing Microsoft Office, scheduling, payroll systems, EMR, and email is crucial for the role.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
BSN degree required
Two Years Of RN experience Required
Highly prefer experience in hospice or home health
(BLS) Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.

Baylor Scott and White Health Job ID #25006393.

About Baylor Scott and White Health

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program