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Amergis Hospice RN - Greater Bastrop Area in Leander, Texas

The Registered Nurse - Hospice is responsible for providing care, comfort and support to terminally ill patients. The Registered Nurse - Hospice assumes the responsibility and accountability for the delivery of hospice patient care in various settings. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The Registered Nurse will also demonstrate critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • As a Registered Nurse, you’ll have the opportunity to care for patients in-home with the following responsibilities:

  • Skilled Nursing Care: Administer comprehensive hospice nursing care at patients’ homes, ensuring their comfort and quality of life.

  • Care Coordination: Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, including patients, families, and referring agencies, to ensure seamless, personalized care.

  • Advanced Care: Provide hands-on advanced nursing care based on the patient’s medical plan, including pain management and symptom control.

  • Medication and Equipment Management: Administer medication, manage medical equipment, including colostomy/catheter care, and ensure proper trachea care.

  • Training and Supervision: Supervise and train aides to maintain high standards of patient care.

  • Patient and Family Support: Offer emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or questions.

    Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

  • Current state license as an Registered Nurse (RN) and current state driver’s license

  • Two years experience as an Registered Nurse (RN) in a clinical care setting; hospice or home health experience preferred

  • Current BLS/CPR certification

  • Proficient skill using a computer is required; Microsoft Office suite experience is preferred

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to provide effective support to the patient and family

  • Demonstrate skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles

    Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

  • Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • 401(k) savings plan

  • Awards and recognition programs

    *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

    About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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