Hospice: RN/Case Manager - FT - Amarillo Area

FMC Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FMC Services seeks a licensed RN to provide skilled nursing care in patient homes and hospice settings in the Amarillo area. You will coordinate with families, interdisciplinary teams, and referring agencies to ensure comprehensive care and timely communication.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of RN experience in clinical care, with hospice exposure preferred. Strong English reading/writing and reliable transportation are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate Nursing program.
• Licensure: Active RN license and TX Driver's License.
• Experience: 2 years RN in clinical care; hospice preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills per standards; strong interpersonal skills; English reading/writing.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation; valid auto liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Administer skilled nursing care for patients of all ages in home or facility settings.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, patient/family, and referring agency.
• Report to Director of Nursing.

Skills

Nursing skills

Interpersonal skills

English literacy

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Hospice - Amarillo, TX 79106

Job Summary:

Primary functions are to administer skilled nursing care for patients/families of all ages in their place of residence, coordinate care with the interdisciplinary group, patient/family and referring agency; and assumes the responsibility for coordination of care.

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) and/or in accordance with the Board of Nurse Examiners rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), current Texas Driver's License.
• Experience: Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting preferred, hospice preferred.
• Skills: Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Specialized skills preferred in palliation and end-of life. Must read, write and comprehend English.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in patient homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, inpatient unit, offices, and other environments in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to 50 lbs and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs; and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.