What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse — PRN position at Hospice of South Texas?
Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN
Hospice of South Texas (HOST)
Victoria, Texas and surrounding service areas
At Hospice of South Texas, we are dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care with dignity, respect, and excellence. Our mission is simple: Love. Comfort. Support. We are seeking a caring, skilled, and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes or place of residence. This role coordinates patient care with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, families, and referral sources to ensure quality, compassionate care throughout the hospice journey.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments to identify physical, emotional, psychosocial, and environmental needs
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
- Provide direct nursing care and symptom management
- Coordinate services with physicians, aides, LVNs, social workers, chaplains, and other team members
- Educate patients and families regarding care needs and disease progression
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Maintain compliance with hospice regulations and payer requirements
- Participate in on-call rotation as assigned
- Promote HOST values, standards, and quality patient care
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor School of Nursing
Licensure:
- Current Texas RN license
- Current Texas Driver's License
Experience:
- Minimum two years RN experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Hospice experience strongly preferred
Skills:
- Strong clinical nursing judgment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation
- Current auto liability insurance
- Ability to travel locally throughout service area
- CPR certification
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and assist with patient mobility
- Ability to work flexible schedule and occasional on-call needs
Why Hospice of South Texas?
Hospice of South Texas is proud to be a nonprofit leader in compassionate end-of-life care. We offer a supportive team environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits and the rewarding opportunity to make a difference every single day.
If you are a compassionate nurse looking to serve patients and families with excellence, we invite you to apply and become part of the HOST family.