Hospice Registered Nurse

Elysian-Hospice; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical

Dental

Supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

Elysian Hospice in Dallas is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled hospice care in patients' homes and coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The RN will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and manage hospice plans of care, and ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and independent work in a hospice field setting while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state (TX) or eligibility to practice.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Familiarity with hospice documentation and care planning.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing 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 needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in IDT meetings and care coordination activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

English communication

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elysian Hospice - South Dallas - South Dallas, TX 75232, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Nursing , Location: Dallas, TX (South Dallas Coverage)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence and coordinating patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families. The RN performs comprehensive assessments, develops and manages hospice plans of care, and ensures quality patient care and regulatory compliance throughout the hospice care process.

This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, care coordination experience, and the ability to work independently in a hospice field setting while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

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

Essential Functions

• 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

Benefits

• 401K with match
• CEU reimbursement
• vacation
• sick
• holidays
• medical
• dental
• supplemental insurance Plans
• Highly competitive compensation package

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal opportunity employer; 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.

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