Hospice Registered Nurse

Hill Country Hospice; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time off and disability coverage

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse in Texas to provide direct patient care per physician orders and care plans. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes, including end-of-life care.

The role requires a Texas RN license and a willingness to travel within approximately 60 miles. You will participate in pain management and coordinate hospice services with nursing leadership, chaplaincy, and clinical directors.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program.
• Current Texas RN license (or Multi-State Compact) with requirement to obtain Texas license within 60 days of hire.
• Must be a licensed driver with automobile insured in Texas and willing to travel within 60 miles.

Responsibilities

• Follow the plan of care and provide treatments to help meet positive patient outcomes.
• Provide direct patient care as defined by the State Nurse Practice Act, including end-of-life duties.
• Coordinate hospice services and report needs to the interdisciplinary group (Hospice Aide, Director of Clinical Services – Hospice, Chaplain).
• Provide pain and symptom management as needed.

Skills

Direct patient care

Collaboration with team

Pain management

End-of-life care

Education

RN program (diploma/ASN/BSN)

Job description

As aHospice Registered Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Responsible for providing direct patient care in accordance with physician orders, recognizing standards of practice and establishing company policies and procedures. Responsible for following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Follows the plan of care, provides treatments, and works collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes
• Provides direct patient care as defined in State Nurse Practice Act, including specialized duties related to end of life care
• Participates in coordination of hospice services, appropriately reporting the identified needs to the interdisciplinary group, including Hospice Aide, Director of Clinical Services –Hospice, and Chaplain
• Provides appropriate pain/symptom management

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associates, or baccalaureate degree registered nursing program
• Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas or Multi-State Compact License (Employees with RN Compact License are required to obtain Texas RN License within 60 days of hire date
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with the state of Texas
• Must be willing to travel within a 60 mile radius

Benefits

Hill Country Hospice, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Hospice Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.