Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Home Health & Hospice

Location: Lufkin - TX /Diboll, TX

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and professional Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Home Health and Hospice team. The RN will provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes or hospice settings, ensuring high-quality clinical outcomes, patient safety, and comfort. The ideal candidate demonstrates clinical expertise, empathy, and strong communication skills while promoting patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical, psychosocial, and environmental evaluations.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, patients, and families.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and other skilled nursing procedures as ordered.
• Monitor, record, and report patient progress and changes in condition to physicians and other care team members.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding disease management, medications, and home care techniques.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, social workers, and home health aides.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, and agency policies, procedures, and regulations, including HIPAA.
• Provide compassionate end-of-life care and emotional support to patients and families in hospice settings.

Education & Licensure:

• Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas (or compact state).
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN or ADN) .
• Current CPR (BLS) certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License , auto insurance , and reliable transportation required.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferred (home health or hospice experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of OASIS and EMR charting preferred for home health nurses.
• Hospice RNs should have knowledge of symptom management, palliative care, and end-of-life protocols.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and empathetic approach to care.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.
• Proficient in computer systems and electronic documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Working Conditions:

• Patient visits in home, assisted living, and hospice settings.
• Requires driving to patient homes and facilities.
• Flexible schedule including possible weekends and on-call duties.
• Must be able to lift, bend, and assist patients as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and mileage reimbursement.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Continuing education and training opportunities.
• Supportive and compassionate work environment.