South Austin In-Home Care RN/LVN

Heavenly Care; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Heavenly Care, a Family Tree Private Care company, seeks compassionate PRN RN/LVN nurses for home visits in South Austin and Hill Country. Flexible schedules, supportive environment, and meaningful elderly care are highlighted.

The role emphasizes care planning, patient comfort, wound and insulin management, and caregiver education across various home settings. A valid nursing license and CPR/BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in home care or related field (hospice, home health, hospital).
• Current RN or LVN license and CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patient homes and manage care plans per physician instructions.
• Provide transportation to clients when needed.
• Assess and document patient condition at each visit.
• Review medications and vital signs; complete evaluation tasks.
• Dress or redress wounds and monitor healing progress.
• Educate caregivers and family on aftercare and ongoing care.
• Maintain patient comfort with palliative care principles.
• Suggest tools or devices to improve quality of life for the patient.
• Insulin or medication management as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical observation

Emergency responsiveness

Independent decision making

Care planning

Wound care

Insulin management

Education

RN license

LVN license

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

CPR/BLS tools

Job description

Heavenly Care, a Family Tree Private Care company, has been changing lives since 2004. Recognized nationally in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice, and Leader in Training, we’re proud to offer meaningful careers that make a difference — one elderly at a time!

Job Description

Love your job and feel full filled as an In-Home Care Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse. We are looking for compassionate PRN nurses in South Austin with a passion for service, family values, and a true desire to help the elderly. Nurses with Heavenly Care enjoy flexible schedule options, an enjoyable work environment that is warm, positive, and supportive. We have nursing opportunities throughout the South Austin and Hill Country area.

Current Hiring Emphasis: RN/LVN's available to work visits in SOUTH AUSTIN OR RN/LVN's open to working short, 1 hour visits in the Hill Country.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned patient’s homes and manage their care plan according to physician’s instructions.

• Provide transportation to client's in your vehicle when necessary

• Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit.

• Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.

• Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.

• Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.

• Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.

• Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.

• Insulin or medication management

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport, establish trust with patients, and deliver high-quality care that supports patient comfort and a positive care experience. .

• Able to take the initiative to make independent decisions when required and accept direction and requests from patients.

• The ability to follow instructions but also act independently if necessary.

• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to act swiftly in emergencies and work efficiently.

• Flexibility and patience to work in a variety of living environments.

• Knowledge of clinical skills including changing bandages, giving tube feedings, administering shots, and setting up and monitoring IVs

• Insulin management

Requirement and Qualifications

• Available to work visits in South Austin.

• Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience working in the home care industry (or related industry – hospice, home health, hospital, etc.)

• Current nursing license and CPR/BLS certification

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

• 1 hour visit rate: $65+ per visit

• RN pay rate: $45/hr

• LVN pay rate: $40/hr