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.