Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager PRN

Summit Home Health and Hospice is looking for a self-disciplined and team-oriented PRN RN for North Austin areas with exceptional customer service skills.

Summit Offers:

• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Regularly scheduled employee appreciation events and staff lunches

We are looking for a Hospice Nurse to provide care and support to terminally ill patients. Your presence and services should bring comfort to the person who faces the end of their lives and help them reach acceptance and peace of mind. For this role, you need to be a Registered Nurse who sees the value of hospice care in alleviating pain and suffering. A compassionate nature and excellent interpersonal skills will make you a good candidate for this position. We expect you to be knowledgeable in caring for the terminally ill, performing tasks such as administering medication, and providing emotional support. The goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to plan care
• Make frequent visits to the patient to evaluate their condition
• Provide support and comfort according to individual patient’s needs
• Work with caregivers to plan and execute excellent patient care
• Help in administering medication
• Alleviate sudden symptoms of the disease’s end phase
• Notify a doctor of a patient’s condition when deemed necessary
• Assist patients and their families with paperwork
• Maintain accurate records
• Help relatives cope with the upcoming loss and provide post-mortem support

Skills

• Proven experience as a hospice nurse or Registered Nurse
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and medication guidelines/side-effects
• Committed to safety precautions and high ethical standards
• Proficient in English
• Sound judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate nature
• Cool-tempered and patient
• Emotional/mental stability and stamina
• Formal nurse training; certification as a hospice nurse is a plus
• Current CPR certificate
• Kinnser experience preferred

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $75.00 - $150.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Hospice

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road