Hospice RN - Float

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Job summary

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is looking for a compassionate Hospice RN - Float in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. In this full-time role, you will manage a caseload, coordinating care while providing skilled nursing assessment and support.

Your responsibilities include ensuring seamless hospice services, educating families, and participating in on-call rotations. Candidates must have a nursing degree, current RN license, and preferred experience in hospice or home health care. Join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care.

Qualifications

• Must support the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area.
• Current RN license in Texas or valid multistate compact license.
• Minimum of 1 year of hospice, palliative care, or home health nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments of patient needs.
• Coordinate with physicians for illness certification.
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for assigned patients.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and symptom management.
• Participate in the on-call rotation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate's degree or higher preferred

Tools

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

At Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a team where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported.

Role Snapshot

• Position: Hospice RN - Float
• Focus: Caseload management, coordination of care, and symptom management
• Schedule: Full-time Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm; weekday schedule with participation in on-call rotation
• Work Setting: Patient homes and care facilities
• Coverage: ALL Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area

As a Hospice RN - Float in Dallas/Ft. Worth area, you will build meaningful relationships with patients and families while guiding care across the hospice journey. This role balances clinical expertise with thoughtful coordination, supporting comfort, dignity, and informed decision-making in the place patients call home.

The Hospice RN - Float in Dallas/Ft. Worth area provides skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to hospice patients and their families. The RNCM manages an assigned caseload and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members to deliver compassionate, effective care aligned with patient goals and hospice regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing assessments of patient physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
• Coordinate with physicians for certification and recertification of terminal illness in compliance with Medicare regulations
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for assigned patients, including care planning, symptom escalation, and advocacy
• Coordinate care with all providers and support systems to ensure seamless hospice services
• Develop and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary group
• Provide skilled nursing care in accordance with the plan of care and document interventions and outcomes promptly
• Ensure documentation supports regulatory, quality, and billing compliance requirements
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy
• Supervise hospice aides and support the development and revision of aide care plans
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings and coordinate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement staff
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members and clinical leadership
• Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to urgent patient needs as required
• Escalate care needs to the medical director or covering provider as clinically indicated
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be able to support All of Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; Associate's degree or higher preferred
• Current RN license in the state of practice or valid multistate compact license
• Minimum of one (1) year of hospice, palliative care, or home health nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification and valid driver's license required
• Strong clinical judgment, documentation accuracy, and communication skills
• Knowledge of hospice regulations and Medicare Conditions of Participation preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across interdisciplinary teams
• Commitment to Arc Hospice & Palliative Care's mission and values

Compensation

$85,000-$85,000 USD

Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in delivering compassionate, inclusive care.