Community Healthcare of Texas·Fort Worth, Texas
Provide emergency support and skilled nursing visits to hospice patients during non-standard work hours. Manage symptoms, provide emotional support, and participate in weekly team conferences to coordinate care.
Community Healthcare of Texas has provided Hospice and Palliative Care Services since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas has cared for patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Providing compassionate care for those living with an illness while supporting those caring for a loved one is the mission of Community Healthcare of Texas.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) On Call.
The On-Call RN provides emergency support and skilled visits to patients on an on-call basis during non-standard work hours.
Essential functions
Make emergency on-call visits demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and judgment necessary to implement the nursing care plan; document appropriately to meet Medicare conditions of participation; provide quality care through symptom management and emotional support.
Participates in weekly team conferences by contributing necessary information and documentation.
Responsible for Hospice patients during non-office hours, providing a feeling of security through phone communication and skilled visits as indicated.
Assumes responsibility for attendance, dependability, and personal appearance with minimal supervision.
Must be capable of handling interpersonal relationships, able to communicate effectively, and demonstrate professional development.
Must have the ability to use, store, and care for equipment, use safety in work habits, and respond properly in crises.
May be required to evaluate appropriateness for hospice care and admit patients.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
7 on 7 off
Must be a Registered Nurse in Texas with at least 2 years of RN experience and 6 months in an on-call role. A valid driver's license and dependable transportation are required, with hospice or home health experience strongly preferred.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.