RN On Call en CareFor

On Call Registered Nurse -- Hospice

📍 Austin, TX Area | Full-time
🩺 RN Required | Hospice Experience Required

CareFor is looking for a skilled, compassionate RN to support patients when it matters most.

We’re seeking a dependable and responsive On-Call Registered Nurse to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-touch, high-impact moments and is confident making clinical decisions independently in the field.

This position requires local travel throughout the Austin metro area (Georgetown to San Marcos). The On-Call RN must reside within this region and be available to respond in person during all on-call hours to support Hospice clients.

🕑 Schedule & Compensation:

• Full time phone triage during all on-call hours every week

• 7 days on / 7 days off schedule for active clinical work during on-call hours

• On-call hours:

  • Weeknights: 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM

  • Weekends: 24-hour availability

• Daily compensation during all on-call days

• Additional hourly compensation for active clinical work performed

🩺 What You'll Do:

• Respond quickly and compassionately to after-hours needs from CareFor’s hospice clients.

• Provide phone triage and determine if in-home visits are necessary.

• Perform in-person assessments to manage new symptoms, urgent needs, or changes in condition.

• Administer medications and treatments per plan of care or physician orders to relieve pain and manage distressing symptoms.

• Offer crisis intervention and symptom management in coordination with the broader care team.

• Communicate clearly and empathetically with families, caregivers, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care.

• Maintain timely and thorough documentation for every patient interaction.

💼 You’ll Fit Right In If You…

• Have professional hospice nursing experience and feel confident managing urgent or end-of-life scenarios independently.

• Can perform a wide range of clinical tasks including wound care, G-tube feedings, trach care, and more.

• Are a strong communicator, remaining clear, calm, and compassionate during emotionally intense situations.

• Take pride in your clinical judgment and your ability to quickly assess what’s needed and deliver it.

• Are comfortable navigating diverse home environments and medical situations.

• Understand the importance of confidentiality and strictly adhere to HIPAA and professional ethical standards.

• Want a consistent schedule that offers autonomy, impact, and meaningful work.

✅ Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas

• Residency within the Austin area (Georgetown to San Marcos)

• Reliable transportation and readiness to travel locally at a moment’s notice

• Availability to work 7 days on / 7 days off, including evenings, overnights, and weekends

✨ Preferred Experience:

• Previous clinical experience in hospice or palliative care

• Comfort providing care during end-of-life transitions

• Strong triage, crisis response, and in-home care skills

If you’re a calm, capable clinician who’s ready to be a lifeline for patients and families after hours, CareFor wants to meet you.

Apply today and bring your compassion, clinical experience, and commitment to excellence to the team.

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