RN - Hospice, Full Time *DAYS*
Company: Hospice Brazos Valley
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. · Administer prescribed medications and
treatments according to law and as permitted within the scope of
the individual’s license. · Perform nursing care according to the
needs of the patient and as indicated in the written plan of care.
· Inform the physician and other personnel of changes in the
patient’s condition and needs. · Prepare clinical and/or progress
notes, for each visit or contact, and incorporate them into the
clinical record. · Teach, supervise and counsel the patient and
family members regarding the nursing care needs and other related
problems of the patient at home. · Initiate and update the plan of
treatment as established by the physician. · Participate in
in-service programs. · Make the initial nursing evaluation visit to
assess the nursing needs of the patient including all physical,
functional, ADL, psychosocial, spiritual, communication, risk for
pathological grief, cultural and environmental needs upon admission
related to the terminal illness. · Re-evaluate nursing needs based
on the patient’s status and condition. · Develop, implement, and
update the plan of care as needed. · Provide specialized nursing
services, which may include treatments, diagnostic and preventive
procedures. · Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitative
nursing procedures for the patient=s care and safety. · Make staff
assignments based on specific patient needs, family capabilities,
staff training and experience, and degree of supervision needed. ·
Assist in coordinating all services provided. · Prepare termination
of services statements. · Supervise and consult with licensed
practical nurses as necessary. · Provide written instructions for
personal care aides and home health aides to ensure provision of
required services written in the plan of care. · Supervise aides in
the patient’s home as necessary, and be readily available for
consultation by telephone. · Conduct on-site supervision of patient
care provided by the home health aide at least every 14 days to
assess relationships and determine whether goals are being met, as
defined in policy for Supervision (policy 275). · Observe signs and
symptoms and promptly report to the physician reactions to
treatments and drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or
emotional condition. · Communicate with the Director of Nurses the
need for a continuation or discontinuation of nursing services for
the patient. · Conducts supervisory evaluations of patient care
provided by the licensed practical nurse on-site at least every 30
days and documents such supervision. · Orient and provide
on-the-job training to other nursing service personnel. · Certify
in writing for the physician and payer that the patient meets
criteria for hospice services. · Serve as primary case manager to
coordinate services for each patient assigned to case load. ·
Function as patient advocate in all decisions affecting patient. ·
Take clinical call as needed. This job description is not intended
to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other
reasonably related business duties as assigned by management.
Location: Bryan, Texas Shift: Full Time, Monday thru Friday
Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 403b Retirement, PTO
Accrual, CHPN Certification, HSA, Life Insurance, and more!
Requirements: • RN license in state of Texas • 3 years of clinical
experience, Home Health or Hospice preferred • Valid driver’s
license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
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