Hospice RN - PRN--Denton
About The Position
The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. This role includes clinical care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and their families during the end‑of‑life process. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
- CPR certification required
- 1–2+ years nursing experience (hospice, home health, or acute care preferred)
- Experience with end‑of‑life care and symptom management strongly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
- Compassion and emotional resilience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently in home or facility settings
- Knowledge of hospice philosophy and palliative care practices
- Documentation and EHR proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and Palliative Care certification (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ physical condition and develop individualized care plans
- Monitor vital signs and evaluate symptom progression
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Provide pain and symptom management using palliative care techniques
- Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, mobility)
- Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and interdisciplinary team members
- Participate in care planning and case conferences
- Communicate patient condition changes promptly to the care team
- Educate patients and families on disease progression and end‑of‑life expectations
- Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support
- Guide families on caregiving techniques and available resources
- Offer bereavement support and counseling as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Update patient records and care plans as conditions change
- Ensure compliance with hospice regulations, policies, and privacy standards
- Respond to urgent patient needs and after-hours calls (if applicable)
- Provide education on medication use, safety, and infection control
- Support a peaceful and comfortable end‑of‑life environment
- Notify appropriate parties at time of death and complete post‑mortem procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
