Hospice Registered Nurse (24488)

Cantex; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

Cantex Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes in San Antonio, TX. You will perform comprehensive assessments and develop plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

This role requires strong clinical skills, care coordination, and the ability to work independently within the hospice workflow while communicating effectively with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license 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, auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a significant plus

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Home care Home Base (HCHB) experience

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation skills

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Job 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.

Location

San Antonio, TX

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
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a significant plus.

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

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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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.

Contact/Information

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