RN - Hospice

Cynet HealthStaff; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an experienced RN for hospice care in Abilene, TX. This 13-week contract involves night shifts (5 PM–8 AM) with call coverage from 10 PM to 8 AM, shared between two RNs. Responsibilities include end-of-life care and triage calls while maintaining high patient comfort and safety.

Requirements include an active TX RN license, BLS certification, and a minimum of two years in hospice with outpatient experience. Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team is essential.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of hospice experience.
• Outpatient hospice experience required.
• Night shift availability with 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-of-life care to adult patients, with potential pediatric cases.
• Triage calls, make visits, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Perform pain assessment and management; educate families on directives.
• Positioning, pressure ulcer prevention, and safe medication disposal.

Education

RN License

BLS Certification

Job description

RN - Hospice

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Hospice

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of hospice experience required

License: Current Registered Nurse license, current Driver's License

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• Outpatient hospice experience

Description:Mon - Thursday, 5 PM to 8 AM with call from 10 PM to 8 AM.Call is shared between 2 RNs each night.RNs may receive triage calls or make visits.The candidate must have outpatient hospice experience.The candidate must hold a valid RN license and BLS certification.A current Driver's License is also required.This position provides end-of-life care to patients.Primarily serves adult patients, but may include pediatric cases.Includes hospice referrals and admissions.The role involves multiple skills, including pain assessment and management.Candidates should be knowledgeable in advanced directives and family education.Experience with pain scales and medication tolerance is valuable.Candidates must be versatile and capable of handling various patient needs.Positioning and preventive care for pressure ulcers are necessary skills.Proper disposal of medications must be ensured.Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is encouraged.