Hospice RN: Field-Based Care Leader in Comfort

vitalcaringgroup; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to lead patient-centered care in home and facility settings around Lubbock. You will coordinate plans, manage symptoms, and advocate for patients and families with empathy and clinical excellence.

Join a field-based role that emphasizes autonomy with team support, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life at end-of-life. Requires RN license, CPR, and valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• RN license active or compact eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations.
• Basic EMR proficiency.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient-centered hospice care with comprehensive assessments.
• Develop and manage individualized, comfort-focused care plans.
• Deliver skilled nursing care emphasizing pain and symptom management.
• Serve as care coordinator across the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides.
• Monitor patient condition and adjust plans to maintain comfort.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Ensure accurate documentation and participate in IDT meetings.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication skills

Caseload management

CPR certification

Driver's license

Autonomous work style

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

EMR systems

Job description

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to lead patient-centered care in home and facility settings around Lubbock. You will coordinate plans, manage symptoms, and advocate for patients and families with empathy and clinical excellence.

Join a field-based role that emphasizes autonomy with team support, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life at end-of-life. Requires RN license, CPR, and valid driver's license.