Hospice Full- Time Registered Nurse (RN) Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock TX 79414
Agency: High Plains Senior Care Hospice
Employment Type: Full-Time

High Plains Senior Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full-TimeRegistered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality hospice care to patients in their homes. The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team educate patients and families and ensure comfort-focused patient-centered care throughout the hospice journey.

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive patient assessments.

• Develop implement and update individualized plans of care.

• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management for hospice patients.

• Educate patients and their families on disease progression medications self-care and end-of-life care.

• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team.

• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to the physician and care team.

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and progress notes.

• Assess caregiver needs and provide appropriate education and support.

• Make referrals to appropriate community resources and support services as needed.

• Participate in case conferences and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

• Provide on-call coverage as assigned.

• Follow all agency policies state regulations and hospice standards of care.

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas.

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required.

• Home Health and/or Hospice experience preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

• Valid drivers license reliable transportation and current auto insurance.