RN- Clinical Nurse Coordinator (Hospice)
Company: Hospice Brazos Valley
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Position Summary:
The Clinical Nurse Coordinator guides patients and families through
the hospice journey by evaluating eligibility, coordinating
admissions, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare
partners. This role also delivers education to patients, families,
and community partners, supports staff training and orientation,
and conducts clinical chart audits to maintain quality and
compliance. Key Responsibilities: Advocate for patients and
families in various healthcare settings Perform patient evaluations
to determine hospice eligibility and admit as appropriate Educate
patients, families, and healthcare professionals on hospice
philosophy, services, and admission process Coordinates referrals
from hospitals, physicians, other health facilities, community
agencies, and clients/families Perform nursing care according to
the needs of the patient and as indicated in the written plan of
care Provide specialized nursing services, which may include
treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures Observe signs and
symptoms and promptly report to the physician reactions to
treatments and drugs and changes in the patient’s physical or
emotional condition Partner with the admissions team to ensure
seamless transitions of care Attend interdisciplinary team
meetings, community events, and outreach initiatives Assist the
Director of Nursing with compliance and productivity reports
Provide support to the Intake and Care Coordination departments by
triaging and responding to calls from patients, families, referral
sources, and team members Coordinate and deliver staff training as
identified by audits or supervisory needs Assist with new employee
orientation, mentoring, and annual skills fairs Participate in
nursing on-call rotation as needed Ability to multi-task, work
under pressure with changing priorities and short deadlines, and
effectively handle a heavy workload Maintains current knowledge of
Hospice and Medicare/Medicaid regulations as well as Hospice
licensure requirements This job description is not intended to be
all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably
related business duties as assigned by management. Location: Bryan,
Texas Shift: Full Time (Monday thru Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) Benefits:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 403b Retirement, PTO Accrual,
CHPN Certification, HSA, Life Insurance, and more! Requirements:
Current Texas RN license required Minimum 2 years of clinical
experience (preferably in hospice, palliative care, or case
management) 1-2 years’ experience in hospice/palliative marketing
strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team Knowledge of
hospice regulations and eligibility criteria preferred Valid
driver’s license and reliable transportation with valid
insurance
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