Job Description

PRN Registered Nurse (RN) Homecare

Hospice of South Texas (HOST)

Victoria Texas and surrounding service areas

At Hospice of South Texas we are dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care with dignity respect and excellence. Our mission is simple: Love. Comfort. Support. We are seeking a caring skilled and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or place of residence. This role coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team physicians families and referral sources to ensure quality compassionate care throughout the hospice journey.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to identify physical emotional psychosocial and environmental needs
• Develop implement and update individualized plans of care
• Provide direct nursing care and symptom management
• Coordinate services with physicians aides LVNs social workers chaplains and other team members
• Educate patients and families regarding care needs and disease progression
• Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Maintain compliance with hospice regulations and payer requirements
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned
• Promote HOST values standards and quality patient care
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Diploma Associate or Bachelor School of Nursing

Licensure:

• Current Texas RN license
• Current Texas Drivers License

Experience:

• Minimum two years RN experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Hospice experience required

Skills:

• Strong clinical nursing judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate bedside manner
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Requirements:

• Reliable transportation
• Current auto liability insurance
• Ability to travel locally throughout service area
• CPR certification
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist with patient mobility
• Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional on-call needs

Why Hospice of South Texas

Hospice of South Texas is proud to be a nonprofit leader in compassionate end-of-life care. We offer a supportive team environment competitive compensation excellent benefits and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day.

If you are a compassionate nurse looking to serve patients and families with excellence we invite you to apply and become part of the HOST family.

Required Experience:

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