HOSPICE RN - FT Bilingual
Company: Prime Home Health and Pacific Hospice & Pallia
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: Competitive Salary
(89K/yr. depending on exper), Benefits Pacific Hospice and
Palliative Care is growing! We have an immediate opening for a
professional, dedicated, compassionate and reliable Registered
Nurse for in-home hospice visits in the San Antonio area. Our ideal
candidate is seeking a full time, long term position. You must have
a minimum of 2 years in hospice care, be bilingual
(English/Spanish), live in the San Antonio area, have strong
assessment skills and ability to provide emotional support. Your
efforts will contribute to enhancing the quality of life for our
patients in the comfort of their San Antonio area homes. The ideal
candidate will possess excellent clinical knowledge, exceptional
communication skills, and a deep commitment to providing
compassionate care. Responsibilities: Patient Care: Provide
comprehensive and compassionate nursing care to patients in their
homes, ensuring their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are
met. Care Planning and Coordination: Develop and implement
individualized care plans in collaboration with the
interdisciplinary team, patients, and their families, considering
their unique needs, goals, and preferences. Assessment and
Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and
psychological status, including pain management, symptom control,
and psychosocial support, ensuring ongoing evaluation of their
condition. Medication Management: Administer medications, including
pain management and symptom control medications, according to
physician orders, and educate patients and families on medication
management and potential side effects. Patient and Family
Education: Provide education and support to patients and their
families regarding the disease process, treatment options, pain
management techniques, and end-of-life care, promoting
understanding and involvement in the care plan. Emotional Support:
Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families,
addressing their fears, concerns, and coping mechanisms during the
end-of-life journey. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate
with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social
workers, spiritual care providers, and volunteers, to ensure
continuity of care, effective communication, and holistic support.
Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date
patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements,
hospice policies, and best practices. Bereavement Support: Provide
bereavement support to families and caregivers following the loss
of a loved one, offering resources, counseling, and referrals as
needed. Continuous Education: Stay informed about current trends,
best practices, and advancements in hospice and palliative care
through participation in continuing education opportunities and
professional development activities. Qualifications: Registered
Nurse License: Current and unrestricted RN license in the State of
Texas. Minimum of 2 years of proven clinical experience in hospice,
palliative care, demonstrating expertise in end-of-life care, pain
management, and symptom control. Bilingual English/Spanish
preferred. Proficient with computers: Axxess EHR or other hospice
EHR; email; able to use Slack and other platforms. Case Management
Skills: Strong case management skills, including assessment, care
planning, coordination, and documentation. Compassion and Empathy:
Ability to provide compassionate and empathetic care to patients
and families in a professional manner during the end-of-life
journey, demonstrating sensitivity to their physical, emotional,
and spiritual needs. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and
written communication skills, with the ability to effectively
communicate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team
members. Professional Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work
reliably and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team,
fostering a professional, positive, supportive work environment.
Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with hospice regulations,
including Medicare Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission
standards. Reliable transportation. As a full time RN with Pacific
Hospice, you will enjoy the support of our friendly, knowledgeable,
professional team, competitive salary and additional PRN rates for
any visits or on-call which may occur outside of regular hours.
Paid holidays, generous annual PTO and Sick Time. Medical, Dental
and Vision plan with company contribution after only 30 days. Join
the Pacific Hospice Team today!
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