Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice

Position Overview

At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care that supports patients and their families in the comfort of their own homes. In this full-time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) role, you will plan, organize, and direct home care services while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional, patient-centered care. This position serves the El Paso, Texas area with additional coverage in Las Cruces, NM when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs in their homes, including pain assessment, medication reconciliation, and evaluation of support systems.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, social workers, therapists, and other team members to address patients’ goals and preferences.
• Provide skilled nursing care and interventions—including wound care, catheter care, infusion therapy, and palliative care measures—based on assessment findings and physician orders.
• Educate patients and families on disease management, medication administration, symptom control, and end-of-life care to promote informed decision-making.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and treatment responses, adjusting care plans as needed, and coordinating seamless transitions between healthcare settings.
• Offer emotional support and counseling to patients and families facing serious illness and bereavement while fostering effective communication and cultural sensitivity.
• Collaborate with community resources and agencies to address social determinants of health such as transportation, housing, and financial assistance.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced staff, providing guidance and clinical expertise.
• Ensure adherence to agency policies, infection control protocols, HIPAA regulations, and Medicare conditions of participation.
• Remain current with evidence-based practices through continuous education and professional development opportunities.
• Foster positive relationships with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare partners through empathy and effective communication.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary to reward your expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
• Company-provided equipment for seamless job performance
• Company Branding – Five sets of scrubs
• A supportive and family-oriented culture