Weekend Hospice RN — Compassionate Home Health Nurse

Hospice of South Texas; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

PTO

401k

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of South Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to administer skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes. The role involves after-hours triage, evaluating patient suitability for Hospice services, and coordinating admissions.

The position requires an RN license, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal and palliation skills to support patients and families in a compassionate care setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing Licensure and a current State RN license.
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical setting; hospice or home health preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills per standards of practice; strong interpersonal skills; palliation/end-of-life care skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients for Hospice services.
• Carry out admissions for terminally ill patients.
• Respond to patient care visits to assess and treat as needed.
• Triage incoming patient calls after business hours.
• Conduct routine Homecare visits at patients' residence; perform pronouncement visits at death when needed.
• Complete chart audits and provide RN assistance at the Hospice inpatient center.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

Palliation and end-of-life care

Education

Diploma/Associate/Baccalaureate Nursing Licensure

Registered Nurse license

Driver's license

Job description

Hospice of South Texas seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to administer skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients in their homes. The role involves after-hours triage, evaluating patient suitability for Hospice services, and coordinating admissions.

The position requires an RN license, relevant experience, and strong interpersonal and palliation skills to support patients and families in a compassionate care setting.