Conduct comprehensive assessments and implement personalized care plans for hospice patients in their homes. Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to provide emotional support, education, and clinical care to patients and their families.
Requirements summary
Requires a current Texas RN license and at least one year of nursing experience, with two years preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the emotional maturity to handle end-of-life care.
Moment: Join Our Compassionate Care Team Are you a nurse who sees the person, not just the patient? Do you believe that the end of life should be met with dignity, comfort, and unwavering support? Are you looking for a role where your expertise directly impacts the quality of life for families in South Austin? CareFor would love to meet you. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our hospice care team, where you will serve as a vital guide for patients and families navigating their most profound journey. Where You Will Serve We are expanding our reach throughout South Austin, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, and the surrounding communities. The Role As a Hospice RN Care Manager, you will be building trusting relationships in the homes of those who need us most. You will provide comprehensive, compassionate care, ensuring every patient’s final days are filled with comfort and quality of life. You will play a vital role in assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans for multiple patients in varied locations, while providing the support and education that families desperately need. Why CareFor Is Different We strive to provide the highest quality, personalized hospice care to seniors and their families in Central Texas, ensuring they can live where they choose to live, with grace and dignity. We believe that a stellar employee experience begets a stellar customer experience. That is why we pride ourselves on a supportive management team that is deeply invested in your professional growth. We offer a culture of early and often feedback, where we address needs head-on with respect and view every challenge as a learning opportunity.
What
You
Will
Do (Your
Impact)
Evaluation: Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the terminal disease’s impact on patients’ physical, functional, psychosocial, and environmental needs. You will listen, observe, and document findings to develop care plans that truly reflect the patient’s story.
Care
Planning: Implement and document personalized care plans to ensure quality and continuity. You will make necessary revisions based on patient needs and outcomes, ensuring care evolves as the journey progresses.
Benefits
Professional Development
Career Advancement Opportunities
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package
Education
Be a trusted consultant and educator for patients and families. Explain complex disease processes, teach self-care techniques, guide end-of-life care, and address dietary needs. You will also provide training for other staff as needed.
Care
Coordination: Determine the scope and frequency of services needed based on the patient’s condition. You will coordinate seamlessly with our interdisciplinary team to prioritize care needs and ensure everyone is on the same page.
Preventive
Care: Initiate appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures, applying strict infection control practices to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Clinical
Documentation: Prepare clinical and progress notes that reflect progress toward established goals. You will ensure compliance with third-party payor requirements while maintaining the highest standards of patient care documentation.
Communication
Maintain effective, empathetic communication with patients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals. You will keep physicians informed of changes in patient needs and outcomes.
On-Call
Services: Provide on-call services during business hours to ensure patient and family support during emergencies, knowing you are never alone in your responsibilities.
Professional
Growth: Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs, maintain your professional growth, and contribute to the hospice’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
What
You
Will
Bring,
Do, and
Own
Compassion: You are a helper, energized by assisting others, and you operate with genuine kindness.
Critical
Thinking: You possess strong assessment and critical thinking skills, able to make quick, informed decisions in dynamic environments.
Communication
You communicate clearly and empathetically with families, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.
Independence &
Teamwork: You are able to work independently in the field while remaining a collaborative, positive member of our interdisciplinary team.
Reliability
You are dependable, loyal, and ready to commute throughout the South Austin area. Who You Are You’re a nurse who thrives on one-on-one care. You want to make a real difference in the lives of others. You have a passion for hospice or palliative care, and you believe that the end of life deserves the same level of care and attention as the beginning.
What
You
Will
Need
To
Have
Current
RN
License: Active in Texas and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact.
Experience
2 years of nursing experience preferred (1 year required). Experience in hospice or palliative care is highly valued.
Transportation
A valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation to and around the South Austin area (including South Austin, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, and surrounding areas).
Mindset
Maturity and the ability to deal effectively with the emotional and physical demands of the job.
Skills
Ability to carry out directions, read, and write with precision.
What
You
Will
Get
A
Passionate
Team: Join a group that believes the employee experience begets the customer experience.
Support
We encourage a culture of early and often feedback, addressing issues and needs head-on with respect.
Growth
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
Competitive
Pay: Market-competitive compensation that reflects your skills and dedication.
Benefits
A comprehensive employee benefits package to support you. Come Join Our Team Ready to make a difference? If you are looking for a company where you can grow your career, provide one-on-one care, and make a lasting impact on the lives of South Austin families, we’d love to hear from you. CareFor is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal access, opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, as well as in our services, programs, and activities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources team at (512) 338-4533.
