Hospice Registered Nurse (23974)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence and coordinate patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families.

This position will be covering Grayson County/Denison/Gainesville territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Coordinate patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families
• Educate patients and families on disease process, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care
• Determine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition and care needs
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, documentation standards, and agency policies
• Participate in case conferences, IDT meetings, and care coordination activities
• Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer and hospice requirements
• Promote hospice philosophy and provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), licensed per state requirements
• Hospice experience preferred
• Home Care Home Base (HCHB) experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, documentation, and care planning preferred
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.