Hospice Field RN - Beeville Area

Choice Rehab • Corpus Christi, TX

5d

About The Position

The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, patient-centered care to people with life-limiting illnesses in their homes or other care settings. The role manages and coordinates comprehensive nursing care plans addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs, with the goal of preserving comfort and dignity and supporting families. The Hospice Field RN works with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains, to provide care tailored to each patient. The position requires clinical expertise, strong communication, and independent decision-making in dynamic environments.

Requirements

• Current RN license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of how the terminal disease affects patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Apply hospice admission and recertification criteria to determine appropriate levels of care and patient eligibility.
• Develop, implement, and document the plan of care, recommending revisions as needed to support quality and continuity of care.
• Consult with and educate patients and families about the disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Prioritize needs with members of the interdisciplinary group (IDG).
• Provide training to other staff as needed.
• Determine the scope and frequency of services based on acuity and patient and family needs.
• Assess whether caregivers can meet patients’ immediate needs at admission and throughout care.
• Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LPNs/LVNs to support quality and continuity of service.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals.
• Ensure continuity of quality patient care through appropriate documentation.
• Inform physicians and other personnel about changes in patient needs and intervention outcomes, and evaluate patient and family responses to care.
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k): eligibility after 3 months of service; immediate 100% vesting; employer contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company vehicle may be available after 90 days of full-time employment, subject to fleet team terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed