- Location
- Brenham, Texas
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Brenham, TX & Surrounding Areas
Position: Full-Time & PRN Opportunities
Compensation: Competitive Pay Based on Experience + Mileage Reimbursement
Your Nursing Skills Make a Difference. Your Compassion Makes an Impact!
What You'll Do
- Provide compassionate, individualized nursing care to hospice patients wherever they call home.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and routine patient visits.
- Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
- Manage pain, symptoms, and other comfort-focused patient care needs.
- Monitor changes in patient condition and communicate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate patients and families about medications, disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
- Coordinate care with physicians, LVNs, Hospice Aides, Social Workers, Chaplains, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and care planning as assigned.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and the clinical team.
- Provide emotional support, education, and reassurance to patients and families.
- Maintain compliance with hospice regulations, clinical standards, and company policies.
- Manage assigned patient caseloads and coordinate visits as applicable to the position.
- Participate in on-call coverage or rotation when assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) license.
- Previous hospice or home health nursing experience required.
- RN Case Management experience is a plus!
- Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
- Knowledge of pain management, symptom control, and end-of-life care preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
- Compassionate, dependable, and committed to exceptional patient care.
- Comfortable providing care in patient homes, assisted living communities, and nursing facilities.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Ability to travel throughout Brenham and surrounding communities.
Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience
- Medical Insurance – BCBS
- Dental Insurance – BCBS
- Vision Insurance – BCBS
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive Clinical and Leadership Team
- Opportunities for Professional Growth
- A Collaborative, Team-Oriented Work Environment
PRN Opportunities
- Competitive PRN Compensation
- Flexible Scheduling Based on Patient Needs
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Supportive Clinical and Leadership Team
- Meaningful One-on-One Patient Care
- Opportunities to Gain Valuable Hospice Experience