Hospice - PRN Registered Nurse (RN) - Lubbock, TX

# **Hospice PRN – Registered Nurse (RN)** **Location:** Lubbock, TX 79414 **Agency:** High Plains Senior Care Hospice **Employment Type:** PRN position with the potential to transition to a Full-Time role. ## **Job Summary** High Plains Senior Care Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated **PRN Registered 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. ## Key Responsibilities - 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. ## **Qualifications** - 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 driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance. ## ***Join High Plains Senior Care Hospice and help provide compassionate, quality care to patients and their families during life's most important moments.***