Hospice Registered Nurse

Elysian-Hospice; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance Plans

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focus

Job summary

Elysian-Hospice in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their residence and coordinate care with the IDT, physicians, patients, and families.

The RN conducts assessments, develops plans of care, educates families, and ensures quality, compliant hospice care in a field setting. Hospice experience and HCHB familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN required per state requirements.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Develop and update individualized hospice plans of care to ensure quality and continuity.
• Coordinate patient care with the IDT, physicians, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Determine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition.
• Supervise Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Ensure Medicare hospice compliance and agency policies.
• Participate in IDT meetings and care coordination activities.
• Promote compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Documentation

Care coordination

Independent worker

Education

RN license

Tools

HCHB experience

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TXJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced Hospice 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 requirementsHospice experience preferredHome Care Home Base (HCHB) experience preferredStrong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skillsExperience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare teamKnowledge of hospice regulations, documentation, and care planning preferredReliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto liability insuranceAbility to read, write, and communicate effectively in EnglishEssential Functions:Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patientsDevelop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of careCoordinate patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and familiesEducate patients and families on disease process, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life careDetermine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition and care needsSupervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staffMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical recordCommunicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team membersEnsure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, documentation standards, and agency policiesParticipate in case conferences, IDT meetings, and care coordination activitiesMonitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer and hospice requirementsPromote hospice philosophy and provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life careWe 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.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.#HCBSRN