Hospice RN — Impactful Home Care (Sign-On $2.5k)

Frontpoint Health; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

High Plains Senior Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality hospice care to patients in their homes. The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and ensure comfort-focused, patient-centered care throughout the hospice journey.

Join our team in Lubbock, TX.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Texas.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• Home Health or Hospice experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive patient assessments.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management for hospice patients.
• Educate patients and their families on disease progression, medications, self-care, and end-of-life care.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the physician and care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and progress notes.
• Assess caregiver needs and provide appropriate education and support.
• Make referrals to appropriate community resources and support services as needed.
• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned.
• Follow all agency policies, state regulations, and hospice standards of care.

Skills

RN license (TX)

Home Health/Hospice exp.

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Job description

High Plains Senior Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality hospice care to patients in their homes. The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and ensure comfort-focused, patient-centered care throughout the hospice journey.

Join our team in Lubbock, TX.