Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) – PRN

Concho Hearts Hospice • Corpus Christi, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Concho Hearts Hospice is seeking an experienced, compassionate PRN On-Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours hospice coverage in Corpus Christi, Texas, and surrounding communities. The nurse supports patients and families when the office is closed, responding to clinical concerns, managing symptoms, making in-person visits when indicated, and providing reassurance and education. The role requires independent clinical judgment, timely communication with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, and accurate documentation. Coverage is needed during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospice on-call experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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