Nurse Practitioner (PRN)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Hospice Care

Hospice of South Texas (HOST)
Location: Victoria, TX & surrounding service areas
Employment Type: PRN (with on-call rotation)

Join a Mission That Matters

At Hospice of South Texas, we are committed to providing Love. Comfort. Support. to patients and families during life's most meaningful moments. As a 5-star hospice organization, we hold ourselves to the highest standards of compassionate, patient-centered care-and we're looking for a Nurse Practitioner who shares that commitment.

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) plays a critical clinical leadership role in delivering high-quality hospice and palliative care. This position collaborates closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to ensure patients and families receive comprehensive, compassionate end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the IDT to evaluate and manage patient care needs and treatment plans


• Provide clinical guidance to ensure quality hospice and palliative care delivery


• Perform and document patient visits based on plan of care


• Conduct required face-to-face encounters for hospice eligibility and recertification


• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care


• Communicate effectively with attending physicians and hospice medical director


• Monitor patient condition and report changes to appropriate team members


• Provide clinical education and support to staff as needed


• Participate in night and weekend on-call rotation (Homecare & IPC)


• Maintain compliance with all regulatory, safety, and confidentiality standards

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Diploma, ADN, or BSN)

Licensure:

• Current Texas RN license


• Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) license


• Valid driver's license

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner


• Hospice or home health experience strongly preferred

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills


• Knowledge of pharmacology, palliative care, and end-of-life practices


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Requirements:

• Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance


• Ability to meet physical demands (lifting up to 50 lbs., prolonged standing/walking)

Work Environment

• Patient care provided in home and inpatient settings


• Exposure to various environmental conditions and weather


• Possible exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids


• Flexible schedule required to meet patient needs

Apply Today

If you are a compassionate, clinically skilled Nurse Practitioner looking to make a difference in hospice care, we encourage you to apply and become part of the HOST family.