RN PRN

About the role

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN RN to join our newly restructured team in Alamogordo, NM. Under new leadership, we cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an opportunity to be part of a positive transformation—where team members support and uplift one another to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Why join us

• Flexible scheduling
• Competitive pay plus mileage reimbursement
• Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need
• Career growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roles—we promote from within
• Manageable caseloads: we believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on care
• Employee referral program: earn extra by referring great people to join the team
• Exclusive employee discounts on travel, shopping, entertainment, and more

Employee wellbeing is a top priority at Addus HomeCare. We are recognized as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient and family caseload, including assessment, eligibility determination, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Obtain and assess data from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact patient and family needs; initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care
• Provide visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform therapeutic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the attending physician
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports, and prepare care plans in a timely manner

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, visitors, agency personnel, and the general public
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance