Hospice Registered Nurse RN

Three Oaks Hospice, Inc.; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a licensed RN to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes within the South Austin, Buda, Kyle, and Dripping Springs territory. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and ensure high-quality hospice services.

Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, patient/family education, and on-call coverage. Strong clinical skills, compassion, and the ability to manage complex emotional situations are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current state license as an RN and a valid driver’s license.
• Two years’ experience as an RN in a clinical care setting; hospice or home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Proficient computer skills; MS Office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care for patients in their residence and coordinate with the IDT.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop care plans.
• Educate patients and families about disease process, care options, and support resources.
• Provide on-call coverage and after-hours nursing support.
• Document progress notes and communicate changes to the physician and care team.
• Coordinate services with referrals and ensure appropriate levels of care.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

Home health hospice experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with Three Oaks Hospice

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Territory: South Austin, Buda, Kyle, Dripping Springs

Come join our team at Three Oaks Hospice and our sister companies- Agape Hospice Care, Sage Hospice, Primary and Palliative Care, Elevation Hospice of Colorado, Elevation Hospice, and Primary and Palliative Care of Utah. We are growing and looking for compassionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in hospice and palliative care.

Together, we share a unified mission to deliver best-in-class care to patients and families. While each organization maintains its own identity and local culture, we operate as one connected network-using shared systems and support to create a smooth, consistent, and candidate-friendly hiring experience.

Why Work for Us

We are committed to being an employer of choice, offering a supportive culture centered on patient care, clinical excellence, and employee success. If you’re looking for purpose, stability, and growth-this is the place to be.

Position Summary

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for clients of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Essential Duties

• Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs and ADLs, i.e., risk for grief, cultural/spiritual, verbal /non-verbal.
• Implement the individualized POC and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary.
• Consulting with and educating the patient/family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Providing training to other staff as needed.
• Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Preparing clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Coordinating all patient/family services and prioritization of needs with the members of the IDT.
• Use of case management approach and referring to other services as needed.
• Informing physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient/family response to care.
• Determining scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs.
• Assessing ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care.
• Evaluating own needs for support and using identified systems to meet the need
• Communicating information using current process and technology available to the organization.
• Applying specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility.
• Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

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; previous hospice or home health experience preferred
• Current CPR certification
• Proficient skill using a computer is required; Microsoft office suite experience is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide effective support to the patient and family
• Demonstrate skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles.
• Strong communication and organizational skills and high-standard of ethics and compliance