PRN Nurse Practitioner
Company: Trinity Hospice
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: This person will travel
throughout our entire 60 mile Austin service radius doing in person
visits on a as-needed basis. Job Overview: The primary function of
the Nurse Practitioner role is to assist in overseeing the clinical
care and treatment of our patients and their families. In addition,
you will consult with the patients attending physician, in
collaboration with our Medical Director(s). Also, you will provide
clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team to assure the
highest quality of care. What Does The Nurse Practitioner Do Every
Day? Collaborates with the IDT in assuring appropriate evaluation
and palliative treatment of terminal disease. Consult with and
assist in the IDTs development of patient/family plan of care to
assure quality care is provided. Educate the patient/family
regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care.
Provide training to other clinical staff as needed. Perform and
document visits to patients/family based on a plan of care.
Interact with attending and consulting physicians as necessary
regarding palliative care. Actively participate in the
interdisciplinary team. Provide clinical assessment results to
hospice physicians after making face-to-face encounters with
patients. Provides on-call services to patients/families as
assigned. Background and Education You Need to Be Successful:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing program Current State
license as a Registered Nurse and as an Advanced Practice Nurse
Current Drivers License in the state in which the role is located 2
years of experience as an APN, in a clinical care setting, with
background with a hospice agency preferred. Comprehensive knowledge
of pharmacology, palliative care, and end of life care. Exceptional
communication and interpersonal skills Proof of Hepatitis
consent/declination.
Keywords: Trinity Hospice, San Marcos , PRN Nurse Practitioner, Healthcare , Austin, Texas
