Travel Nurse RN - Hospice
Fort Worth, TX
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Hospice RN – On-Call Job Breakdown

1. Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice On-Call
• Location: Waco, Texas area
• Shift: On-call coverage, 7 days on / 7 days off
• Paid Hours: Standard 40 hours per week

• Territory Flexibility: Candidate may need to move to the Fort Worth territory if coverage is no longer needed in Waco.

   

2. On-Call Schedule

• Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM or 8:00 PM–8:00 AM.
• Monday through Friday: 5:00 PM–8:00 AM.
• Rotation: 7 days on, followed by 7 days off.

The RN must be available during the assigned on-call periods. Confirm expected response times, travel requirements, and whether the schedule involves being physically present or responding from home.

3. Required Experience

The candidate must have substantial experience in:

• Hospice nursing
• Hospice on-call coverage
• Hospice admissions
• HCHB (Homecare Homebase) EMR

Important: Hospice on-call and admissions experience are key requirements, not just general nursing experience.

4. Main Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, emotional, psychosocial, environmental, safety, and developmental needs.
• Develop and update individualized hospice care plans.
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, patient outcomes, and changes in condition.
• Assess pain and manage symptoms to maintain patient comfort.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about medications, side effects, and symptom management.
• Support patients and families through end-of-life care, grief, and emotional challenges.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and follow hospice regulations and standards.
• Protect patient dignity and respect cultural and spiritual beliefs.
• Coordinate patient admissions and provide on-call support when needed.

5. Territory and Travel Requirements

• The primary service area is Waco, Texas.
• The candidate must be flexible to cover the Fort Worth territory if the Waco assignment is no longer needed.
• Confirm whether the candidate is comfortable with the potential territory change and the associated travel distance.