Full Time Hospice RN Case Manager
Job Description
Trinity Hospice seeks a Full Time RN Case Manager to coordinate compassionate care for patients in the SE Houston area. You'll build meaningful relationships with patients and families while leading an interdisciplinary team and maintaining autonomy in your daily practice.
What You'll Do
- Visit patients in their homes, focusing on comfort, dignity, and quality of life
- Assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and adjust plans of care as conditions change
- Serve as primary nurse coordinating care for assigned patients and develop individualized care plans
- Coordinate with physicians, hospice aides, LPNs, social workers, and chaplains
- Support and educate families while advocating for patients and maintaining documentation in EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license in Texas with ADN or BSN from accredited nursing program
- 2 years of RN experience working for a hospice agency required
- Strong clinical judgment, compassion, communication skills, and reliable transportation
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and current CPR certification
- Must live in SE Houston area to be considered
Benefits
- Competitive salary with generous mileage reimbursement
- 3 weeks PTO, 7 paid holidays, and 2 roving holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with Simple IRA and company match
- Education allowance and manageable caseloads with strong interdisciplinary support
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General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.
Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the Houston area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.
Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.
What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day
Based on typical senior living facilities in the Houston area.
A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.
Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.
About This Employer
TRINITY HOSPICE is a Parent Agency located in HOUSTON, TX at 9900 WESTPARK DRIVE, STE 240. This facility holds a 4.5-star Google rating based on 42 reviews.
Care services offered: Hospice
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Houston Area Salary Data
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.
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9900 WESTPARK DRIVE, STE 240, HOUSTON, TX 77063
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