RN - Hospice, Weekends
Company: Hospice Brazos Valley
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: SCHEDULED WORKING
HOURS: Saturday, Sunday & Monday: 8 am to 8 pm NO ON-CALL REQUIRED
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, WEEKENDS 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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