Registered Nurse-FT Nights-Inpatient Center

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Center

Schedule: Full-Time Nights | Rotating Weekends
Location: Victoria, TX
Department: Inpatient Center

Position Summary

Hospice of South Texas is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient Center team. This position provides direct skilled nursing care to hospice patients of all ages while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agencies to ensure continuity and quality of care.

This role is ideal for nurses with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for palliative and end-of-life care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs

• Develop, implement, and document individualized plans of care

• Provide direct skilled nursing care in accordance with hospice standards

• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and referring providers

• Provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVNs

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals

• Promote hospice philosophy, agency policies, and quality standards

• Maintain clinical competency and participate in professional development

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's School of Nursing

Licensure

• Current Texas Registered Nurse license

• Valid Texas Driver's License

Experience

• Minimum two years clinical RN experience preferred

• Hospice or home health experience strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong nursing skills consistent with accepted standards of practice

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of palliation and end-of-life care preferred

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities

Transportation

• Reliable transportation required

• Current auto liability insurance

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases

• Ability to travel locally as needed

• Night shift with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends

• PRN emergency call as needed

• Possible exposure to inclement weather during travel

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient movement

• Ability to respond quickly in emergent patient situations

Why Join Hospice of South Texas

• Mission-driven organization providing compassionate end-of-life care

• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Apply Today

Apply through our careers portal or visit:
https://hospice-vic.org/