Registered Nurse - Hospice - FT

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Hospice team, where you’ll play a vital role in providing skilled, patient-centered care to through end-of-life care with dignity, comfort, and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes using the full nursing process.
• Assess the physical, mental, emotional, and social needs of patients and families.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care in coordination with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and provide education on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and comfort care.
• Serve as case manager for assigned patients, coordinating care with physicians, caregivers, team members, and community resources.
• Support patients and families in coping with illness, loss, and end-of-life decisions.
• Accurately and timely document assessments, interventions, and care provided in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement efforts, and the hospice on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license or compact equivalent.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification required.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.
• Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred.
• Prior hospice experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families in a home-based care setting.

Why UMH?

• Supportive team culture and leadership.
• Meaningful work serving patients and families during end-of-life care.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Opportunity to work as part of a compassionate interdisciplinary hospice team.