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Registered Nurse (RN) On Call
full-time•Fort Worth
About this role
Community Healthcare of Texas has
provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared
for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central
Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness
while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community
Healthcare of Texas.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) On Call.
POSITION SUMMARY
The On-Call RN provides emergency support and skilled visits to patients on an on-call basis during non-standard work hours.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
- Participates in weekly team conferences by contributing necessary information and documentation.
- Responsible for Hospice patients during non-office hours, providing a feeling of security through phone communication and skilled visits as indicated.
- Assumes responsibility for attendance, dependability, and personal appearance with minimal supervision.
- Must be capable of handling interpersonal relationships, able to communicate effectively, and demonstrate professional development.
- Must have the ability to use, store, and care for equipment, use safety in work habits, and respond properly in crises.
- May be required to evaluate appropriateness for hospice care and admit patients.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
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.
What you'll do
- The On-Call RN provides emergency support and skilled visits to patients during non-standard work hours. Responsibilities include making emergency visits, participating in team conferences, and ensuring patient security through communication.
About Community Healthcare of Texas
Community Healthcare of Texas understands that choosing end-of-life care and support is a difficult decision. Introducing end-of-life care does not mean you are giving up, but that you are giving your loved one the gift of the expert care and support that is needed at this time. Choosing end-of-life care means you want to enhance the quality of your time together.
Community Healthcare of Texas has been providing hospice home care, inpatient care, and respite care since 1996 to patients that have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and given a prognosis of six months or less. All care and support are provided wherever our patients call home - a personal residence, assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, or one of our three home-like hospice inpatient facilities. Our Hospice Interdisciplinary Team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and nurse aides work closely to provide the best plan of care to meet the needs of our patients and families.
Community Healthcare of Texas also provides perinatal and pediatric hospice and palliative care programs for those with a serious illness that are not ready hospice.
As the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care organization in the nation, Community Healthcare of Texas has committed to increasing access to hospice and palliative care, providing community education and outreach, offering special programs enhancing quality of life, and activism in local, state, and national healthcare and hospice organizations.
Call (800)226-0373 for more information on our programs, services, and employment opportunities.
Community Healthcare of Texas will be there every step of the way. Because your life matters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Registered Nurse (RN) On Call do at Community Healthcare of Texas?
As a Registered Nurse (RN) On Call at Community Healthcare of Texas, you will: the On-Call RN provides emergency support and skilled visits to patients during non-standard work hours. Responsibilities include making emergency visits, participating in team conferences, and ensuring patient security through communication..
Is the Registered Nurse (RN) On Call position at Community Healthcare of Texas remote?
The Registered Nurse (RN) On Call position at Community Healthcare of Texas is based in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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