RN Case Manager South Austin Area M-F 8am-5pm (51052)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
Ask the employer about the pay range, the work setting and nights and shift pattern.
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- ptom relief. Consults with and educates the patient and caregivers (including hospital, alternate living facility or home health staff) regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end of life care, comfort measures, medication use and side effects, and processes for dealing with ethical issues; may provide specialized training to staff and/or caregivers to ensure adequate care provided Performs on-going evaluation of patient/family response to care Provides psychosocial support to patients and families Provides preparation and support for patient’s death; pronounces deaths in accordance with state regulation, provides postmortem care, handles body and death event with respect and dignity and in accordance with patient/family/caregiver wishes As needed and depending on current caseloads, may be asked to provide nursing care to pediatric patients Utilizes proper bag technique in performing nursing visits Reports adverse events (complaints, infections, falls) to team leader or quality nurse within 24 hours of obtaining information. Performs POS documentation and completes/signs all documentation according to agency protocol Complies with minimum weekly visit requirements per company protocol Coordinates nursing, personal and homemaker care hospice patients in the homecare setting Attends IDT meetings; coordinates patient/family care and services and prioritizes needs with the members of the IDT Informs the physician and other team members of changes in the patient's needs and outcomes of intervention Determines scope and frequency of services needed based on acuity and patient/family needs Coordinates personal care, DME, and obtaining medications and medical supplies Uses case management approach, referring to other services as needed (e. g. Nutritionist, PT, OT, SLP) Provides super
- vision of care provided by CNAs and LVNs and homemakers providing services to the patient according to regulatory guidelines Documents in a timely manner patient assessments, patient contacts, physician orders, and clinical and progress notes that demonstrate progress towards established goals Ensures hospital charts (hospitals, long-term care facilities) include documentation after each patient visit as applicable Acts as a liaison between patient and physicians, hospital staff, long-term care facility staff, and other care team members to facilitate ongoing clinical care Works with Hospice Austin and hospital staff, regarding discharge planning, ordering DME, meds, etc. Evaluates own needs for support and self-care, using identified system(s) to meet the need Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver Assists in developing and implementing discharge plans with a five-day notice to patient Other duties as assigned.
- ability insurance and safe driving record. PREFERRED: 1-year previous hospice nursing experience
Key Responsibilities
Provides and coordinates professional nursing care for hospice patients within a homecare setting, including initial and ongoing assessments. Develops individualized plans of care and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to manage symptoms and provide end-of-life support.
Requirements
Requires a graduation from an approved professional nursing school and an unrestricted Registered Nurse license from the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners. Must possess CPR certification, a valid Texas driver's license, and auto liability insurance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Case Manager South Austin Area M-F 8am-5pm (51052) at HOSPICE AUSTIN a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospice Nursing (RN) — ranked against 865 active Hospice Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Hospice Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 45 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 47% have no call, 73% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution21 jobs · 19 employers
Annual compensation range
Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 19 employers
Share of similar jobs offering each benefit
Case Manager Registered Nurse
CVS Health · Ohio
Case Manager Registered Nurse (LTSS) - Field MI (Wayne and Macomb County)
CVS Health · Canton Charter Township, Michigan
Registered Nurse Case Manager - Field in Dallas & Surrounding Areas, Texas
$61k-$130kRegistered Nurse - OB, Case Manager (Days), Juneau, AK 99801
$59.50/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score
Top 25% in Hospice Nursing (RN)
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Austin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $455k
- Typical market rent
- $1,586/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 24 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.