Hospice Field RN PRN

Company: Choice Hospice
Location: Rusk
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Hospice Field Registered Nurse (RN) PRN plays a critical role in delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in their homes or care facilities. This position focuses on managing and coordinating clinical care plans that prioritize comfort, dignity, and quality of life for hospice patients. The RN serves as a vital liaison between patients, families, interdisciplinary team members, and physicians to ensure seamless communication and holistic support. By conducting thorough assessments and providing symptom management, the RN helps to alleviate pain and distress while supporting emotional and psychosocial needs. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to enhancing end-of-life care experiences and supporting families through the hospice journey. As a Hospice RN, you will: Initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the impact of the terminal disease on the patients physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report, evaluations, and ADLs, (i.e., risk for grief, cultural and spiritual, verbal and non-verbal). Apply specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and the patient’s eligibility. Implement/develop/document the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care and recommend revisions to the plan as necessary. Consult with and educate the patient and family regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Prioritize any needs with the members of the IDG. Provide training to other staff as needed. Determine scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs. Assess the ability of the caregiver to meet the patient’s immediate needs upon admission and throughout care. Provide clinical directions to the Hospice Aide and LPN/LVN to ensure quality and continuity of service provided. Prepare clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress toward established goals. Ensure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation. Inform physician and other personnel of changes in the patient’s needs and outcomes of intervention, while evaluating patient and family response to care. Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned. Requirements Current RN License CPR Certification Valid Driver’s License Valid Auto Insurance At least 2 years of Hospice RN experience preferred HomeCare HomeBase experience preferred

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