Hospice Nurse RN After Hours On Call (Weekends)

AccentCare, Inc. • Renton, WA

22d • Onsite

About The Position

AccentCare is hiring a Registered Nurse for weekend after-hours hospice on-call coverage in King County, based out of Renton, Washington. The position is not remote. The schedule runs from Friday at 5 p.m. through Monday at 8 a.m. Compensation is a $150 stipend for Friday and $250 per day for Saturday and Sunday, plus $58–$60 per hour for visit-related activity and mileage.

The nurse conducts comprehensive assessments and works with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in accordance with regulatory requirements and the Case Management Recipe. The role maintains accurate, timely documentation and coordinates care and resources, particularly for complex or high-risk situations. It also provides patient and caregiver education and emotional support, and participates in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions.

For on-call assignments, the nurse responds to triage calls, performs visits and assessments, coordinates care with the Administrator On Call, and may attend IDG meetings and family conferences. Other duties may include training and committee participation, within the nurse’s scope of licensure. The posting also describes responsibilities that apply when serving as a Care Manager, including coordinating patient care and supervising LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the applicable state.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to lift patients weighing over 200 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to transport supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds for distances of 500 feet.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, stoop, and reach.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• CPR certification recommended; required for direct patient care in Georgia.
• Prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical nursing, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation and ensure care plans reflect patients’ current status.
• Communicate with the care team and coordinate appropriate use of resources, especially for complex or high-risk situations.
• Provide patient and caregiver education and emotional support based on individual needs.
• Participate in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions as directed.
• Respond to triage calls and perform visits and assessments while serving in an on-call capacity.
• Coordinate on-call care with the Administrator On Call.
• May attend IDG meetings and patient/family conferences.
• Participate in training, committees, and other duties within licensure scope.
• When serving as a Care Manager, coordinate scheduling, medication management, plan-of-care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• Programs to celebrate employee achievements and milestones.
• Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree