Community Healthcare of Texas·Waco, Texas
The Field RN coordinates patient admissions and manages ongoing plans of care for individuals receiving hospice services. Responsibilities include assessing physical conditions, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them.
Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Field RN.
Meet with patients and families to explain the scope of hospice services, coordinate admission of patients, and ongoing plan of care.
Essential functions
Assess patient's physical condition according to Plan of Care; determine and/or revise plan of care regarding medications and DME.
Provide emotional support to patients and families while instructing them in activities of daily living.
Complete daily paperwork and charting, thoroughly and accurately, according to Policy.
Evaluate the patient for hospice appropriateness and complete admission visit and documentation as needed; communicate with the Case Manager on significant findings.
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.
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse in Texas with at least 2 years of nursing experience and a valid driver's license. Proficiency in computer use is required, and experience in hospice care is 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.
