Hospice Visit Nurse – Daytime Patient Care

Hospice Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Austin is seeking a dedicated Visit Nurse to provide daytime nursing support for hospice patients and families. The role includes initial admissions, symptom management, and adherence to hospice standards within a defined service area.

Responsibilities cover accurate documentation, collaboration with providers, and patient-family education, ensuring comfort and quality end-of-life care during standard daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing.
• Unrestricted Texas RN license.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs focused nursing assessments during patient visits and monitors vital signs.
• Delivers symptom management and end-of-life care in accordance with hospice protocols.
• Completes necessary admission documentation and collaborates with providers for admissions.
• Educates patients and families on care plans, medications, and hospice expectations.
• Documents all visits accurately in the EMR and coordinates with care teams.

Skills

Nursing

CPR Certification

Hospice/Home Health Experience

Education

Registered Nurse license (TX)

Job description

Hospice Austin is seeking a dedicated Visit Nurse to provide daytime nursing support for hospice patients and families. The role includes initial admissions, symptom management, and adherence to hospice standards within a defined service area.

Responsibilities cover accurate documentation, collaboration with providers, and patient-family education, ensuring comfort and quality end-of-life care during standard daytime hours.