Hospice Registered Nurse: Compassionate Home Care Leader

Three Oaks Hospice; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice in El Paso is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and support families during palliative care. You will assess needs, implement care plans, and educate families in end-of-life care with empathy.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration with the IDT, and on-call availability within a growing hospice network in the El Paso area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current state license as an RN and current state driver’s license.
• Two years’ experience as an RN in a clinical care setting; hospice/home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient skill using a computer; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients' physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs.
• Implement the individualized POC and revise the plan as necessary.
• Consult with and educate the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Coordinate all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the IDT.
• Use case management approach and refer to other services as needed.
• Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention.
• Assess admitting and ongoing care needs based on acuity and family needs.
• Communicate information using current process and technology available to the organization.
• Apply criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish levels of care and patient eligibility.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Computer proficiency

Job description

Three Oaks Hospice in El Paso is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and support families during palliative care. You will assess needs, implement care plans, and educate families in end-of-life care with empathy.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration with the IDT, and on-call availability within a growing hospice network in the El Paso area.