Alamo Hospice has been providing exceptional end-of-life care for decades and became a part of the Addus Home Care family of companies in 2019.
Alamo was founded by a team of experienced hospice professionals with a goal of providing exceptional hospice care across the country.
We are a caring organization whose first responsibility is to do the right thing in serving our patients, ensuring that no one should die alone, afraid, or in pain.
We value our team, treating them fairly and with respect so they can provide exceptional patient care.
We adhere to the highest ethical and compliance standards and are committed to a successful future for our organization and our staff, focusing on growth, innovation, and continued learning.
What We offer:
Flexible Hours
Great culture and team atmosphere
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Hospice Certification benefit and salary increase
Employee Discount Programs
What You'll Do:
Assume primary responsibility for determining patient eligibility for care based on State, Federal guidelines.
Obtain data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
Initiate communication with the attending physician, other interdisciplinary staff members and other agencies for the purpose of admission or recertification for care and coordinating optimal care.
Effectively utilize resources to assist in meeting the patient's needs
Provide regular visits to reassess the patient's eligibility, needs, and update the plan of care
Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the state of practice
Minimum of two years of varied work experience as a professional nurse
Must possess current CPR Certification
Demonstrated skill in nursing practices and clinical judgments
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
Ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance is required