Hospice Registered Nurse

Elysian-Hospice; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation, sick, holidays

Health, dental and supplemental plans

Job summary

Cantex is seeking a compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care in patients' homes in San Antonio, TX. You will coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and families, and perform comprehensive assessments to develop personalized plans of care.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with hospice experience preferred, strong documentation skills, and reliable transportation. English and Spanish bilingual abilities are a significant plus.

Qualifications

• RN license required per state requirements.
• Hospice/home care experience preferred.
• Experience with interdisciplinary healthcare teams preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Develop and update individualized hospice plans of care for quality and continuity of care.
• Coordinate patient care with IDT, physicians, patients and families.
• Educate patients and families on disease, symptoms, and end-of-life care.
• Determine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient needs.
• Supervise and provide direction to aides and LVN/LPN staff.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR / electronic medical records

Job description

Location: San Antonio, TXJob Summary:The 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. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a significant plus.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.#HCBSHP