Hospice Field RN PRN
Company: Choice Hospice
Location: Houston
Posted on: February 11, 2026
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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 teams, and physicians to ensure seamless
communication and holistic support. By conducting thorough
assessments and providing symptom management, the nurse helps
alleviate physical and emotional distress while respecting
patients' end-of-life wishes. Ultimately, this role contributes
significantly to enhancing the hospice experience by fostering a
supportive environment tailored to each patient’s unique needs and
preferences. 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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