What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN position at Concho Hearts Hospice?
Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse
Company: Concho Hearts Hospice
Location: Corpus Christi, TX & Surrounding Areas
Position: PRN – On-Call
Schedule: Nights, Weekends & Holidays
Compensation: Competitive PRN Pay
Location: Corpus Christi, TX & Surrounding Areas
Position: PRN – On-Call
Schedule: Nights, Weekends & Holidays
Compensation: Competitive PRN Pay
Compassionate Care Doesn't Stop at 5 PM. Neither Does Your Impact!
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives independently and is passionate about providing comfort when patients and families need it most?
At Concho Hearts Hospice, we believe exceptional care doesn't end when the office closes.
We're looking for a compassionate, dependable, and experienced PRN On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to provide after-hours coverage throughout Corpus Christi, TX, and surrounding communities.
Whether it's managing a change in condition, relieving symptoms, or reassuring a family during a difficult moment, our on-call nurses play an essential role in ensuring patients receive the care and support they deserve.
If you're a confident RN who enjoys making a meaningful difference and providing compassionate care when it matters most, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do:
- Provide after-hours nursing coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respond promptly to patient and family calls requiring nursing assessment or intervention.
- Complete in-person nursing visits when clinically indicated.
- Assess changes in patient condition and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
- Manage pain, symptoms, and other urgent patient care needs.
- Communicate with physicians and obtain necessary orders.
- Provide education, reassurance, and emotional support to patients and families.
- Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Respond to patient falls, changes in condition, and other urgent clinical concerns.
- Assist with end-of-life care and death visits as needed.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of all patient encounters, assessments, and interventions.
- Maintain communication with the on-call triage team and branch leadership.
- Provide thorough handoff communication to the daytime clinical team regarding after-hours patient needs.
- Follow hospice regulations, clinical standards, and company policies.
What We're Looking For:
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license.
- Previous hospice nursing experience required.
- Experience with pain management, symptom control, and end-of-life care.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to independently assess patients and make appropriate clinical decisions within the RN scope of practice.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Compassionate, dependable, and responsive to patient and family needs.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during urgent or emotionally challenging situations.
- Comfortable traveling to patient homes and healthcare facilities after hours.
- Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to provide coverage during nights, weekends, and holidays.
We're especially interested in nurses with previous hospice on-call experience who understand the importance of timely assessments, compassionate communication, and dependable follow-through.
Why Join Concho Hearts Hospice?
- Competitive PRN Compensation.
- Flexible PRN Scheduling Based on Coverage Needs.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Supportive Clinical and Leadership Team.
- Collaborative Interdisciplinary Team.
- Opportunities to Make a Meaningful Difference.
- Locally Owned and Operated Organization.
- A Compassionate, Patient-Centered Work Environment.
Join a Best of Texas 2026 Award-Winning Hospice!
Concho Hearts Hospice is proud to be recognized as a Best of Texas 2026 winner!
We're locally owned and operated, and our mission is to provide compassionate care wherever our patients call home.
At Concho Hearts Hospice, we believe patients and families deserve exceptional care, comfort, and support around the clock.
Our on-call nurses are essential to that commitment.
They're often the reassuring voice on the phone, the compassionate nurse who arrives during a difficult night, and the trusted professional who helps families navigate unexpected changes.
We value nurses who are dependable, communicate effectively, respond with compassion, and understand the importance of being there when patients need them.
If you're an experienced RN looking for a rewarding PRN opportunity where your clinical skills and compassion truly matter, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and join the Concho Hearts Hospice family!