PRN Registered Nurse Job Description- Austin
About Cambridge Caregivers
Cambridge Caregivers provides private-duty in-home care for seniors. Headquartered in Dallas with firm roots in the hill country, Cambridge is owned by Texas Longhorns and provides highly skilled, warm and attentive caregivers who care for our clients like family. We offer a range of care for our clients ranging from companionship services to care for those with highly complex needs. Our clients are located throughout Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and the surrounding areas.
About the position
The PRN Registered Nurse position is responsible for attentive, professional, and compassionate care for our valued clients. This position is responsible for creating an environment and experience for the client and their families that is comforting and caring. This role works to actively engage with the clients on a personal level to understand and respond to their needs.
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Austin team on a PRN basis. This role is ideal for nurses who value flexibility while making a meaningful impact on clients’ lives. Opportunities may include daily visits, pillbox fills, nursing assessments, or performing as a drop-in RN for clients needing routine check-ins.
As part of our team, you will provide direct nursing care, ensure physician-directed treatments are followed, and delegate appropriate tasks to caregivers. You will act as both a trusted clinical resource and a reassuring presence for clients and their families.
This role requires a high degree of attention to detail, the ability to manage and transfer knowledge to other caregivers on the engagement, excellent communication skills and flexibility in scheduling and tasks.
Successful RN professionals exemplify initiative, client service orientation, respect for others, strong interpersonal skills, and technical excellence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of client conditionsAdminister medications and treatments as prescribed by physiciansFill medication boxes and provide medication management supportVital signs monitoringEducate clients and families on proper care strategiesConsult with physicians, caregivers, and family members to ensure care continuityServe as a trusted resource for caregivers, supporting training and adherence to care plansMaintain accurate documentation of client care using Wellsky or similar toolsUphold Cambridge Caregivers’ philosophy of compassionate, dignified, client-centered careEnsure the safety and well-being of all clients at all times. In emergency situations, follow Company procedures and client advance directives.Understand your own technical and physical ability to safely perform required duties as assigned.Utilize proper body mechanics and safety protocols in assigned duties.Review engagement Care Plan prior to arrival. Assist clients as required and as directed by the Care Plan.Always promote the maximum amount of independence from all clients. Encourage the client to do as much as possible for themselves.Report unsafe shifts, and change in the condition of the clients’ emotional, physical, or psychological state, and workplace safety concerns to the Company immediately.Refer questions or complaints to the Administrator or Assistant Administrator.Independently clock in and out of shift using our time and attendance app, WellSky.Follow Cambridge Caregivers Policies and Procedures.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Current Texas RN license or Compact license in good standingCurrent CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationReliable transportation to travel to client homesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionFriendly, compassionate demeanor and strong interpersonal skillsComfort with technology for documentation (Wellsky or similar)Previous experience in home health, hospice, or personal assistance careFamiliarity with delegating tasks in a home care settingExperience working with older adults experiencing brain change (dementia, ALZ, stroke, neurodegenerative condition), or post-op recovery
Cambridge Caregivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Cambridge Caregivers is committed to providing high quality services to our clients and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Cambridge Caregivers are based on client care needs and an individual’s qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Cambridge Caregivers does not place or assign care based on any of the aforementioned characteristics.
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