Hospice Registered Nurse (25011)

Cantex; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Over-productivity pay

Employee recognition program

Mileage reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Job summary

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) at Cantex provides skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, 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

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed per state requirements.
• Hospice experience preferred.
• HCHB experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Develop and update individualized hospice plans of care.
• Coordinate patient care with the IDT, physicians, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations and agency policies.
• Promote compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

HCHB experience

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

English communication

Job description

Location

Dallas, TX (Territory Coverage - DeSoto/Lancaster area)

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Generous 401K with matching contributions
• Continuing education reimbursement for professional growth
• Ample vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Over-productivity pay
• Employee recognition program with financial rewards
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and supplemental insurance

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.

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

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 are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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