Hospice RN - Float

At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a team where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported. Role Snapshot Position: Hospice RN - FloatFocus: Caseload management, coordination of care, and symptom managementSchedule: Full-time Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm; weekday schedule with participation in on-call rotationWork Setting: Patient homes and care facilitiesCoverage: ALL Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area Role Summary As a Hospice RN - Float in Dallas/Ft. Worth area, you will build meaningful relationships with patients and families while guiding care across the hospice journey. This role balances clinical expertise with thoughtful coordination, supporting comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making in the place patients call home. Overview The Hospice RN - Float in Dallas/Ft. Worth area provides skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to hospice patients and their families. The RNCM manages an assigned caseload and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members to deliver compassionate, effective care aligned with patient goals and hospice regulations. Key Responsibilities Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patient physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needsCoordinate with physicians for certification and recertification of terminal illness in compliance with Medicare regulationsServe as the primary clinical contact for assigned patients, including care planning, symptom escalation, and advocacyCoordinate care with all providers and support systems to ensure seamless hospice servicesDevelop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary groupProvide skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care and document interventions and outcomes promptlyEnsure documentation supports regulatory, quality, and billing compliance requirementsEducate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophySupervise hospice aides and support the development and revision of aide care plansParticipate in interdisciplinary group meetings and coordinate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement staffCommunicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and clinical leadershipParticipate in the on-call rotation and respond to urgent patient needs as requiredEscalate care needs to the medical director or covering provider as clinically indicatedPerform other duties as assigned Qualifications Must be able to support All of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas areaGraduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate’s degree or higher preferredCurrent RN license in the state of practice or valid multistate compact licenseMinimum of one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, or home health nursing experience preferredCPR certification and valid driver’s license requiredStrong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and communication skillsKnowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferredAbility to work independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teamsCommitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care’s mission and values The starting compensation for this position is shown below. Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to transparency and equity in all compensation practices. The rate displayed reflects the starting hourly or salaried pay for the role and does not represent a range. Final pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, location, and business needs at the time of hire. Some roles may be eligible for additional compensation components consistent with Arc Hospice & Palliative Care practices. Compensation $85,000 - $85,000 USD Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care. Explore the impact you can make with Arc Hospice today.