Hospice RN On Call Wyoming Valley Pennsylvania

Ocean Healthcare • Wilkes-Barre, PA

9h

About The Position

Serenity Hospice Pennsylvania is seeking a compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse to support hospice patients and families throughout the Wyoming Valley service area. The role provides after-hours nursing support, including call triage, responses to urgent clinical needs, on-call visits, symptom management, and care coordination to ensure safe, compassionate, and individualized care. The RN also educates and supports patients and caregivers and coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team.

The schedule is seven days on followed by seven days off, with every other week off. During scheduled weeks, the RN provides after-hours clinical support. The position is based in the Wyoming Valley area, with the job listing identifying Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Compensation is listed as $92,000–$95,000 per year, with a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Serenity Hospice describes its care as compassionate, dignified, and individualized, and emphasizes a supportive, collaborative team environment and the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate approach to patient and family care.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours calls from patients, families, and caregivers.
• Conduct on-call visits to address symptom management and urgent patient needs.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and implement appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate patient care with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Educate and support patients and caregivers regarding hospice services, medications, and symptom management.
• Complete timely and accurate electronic clinical documentation.
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage according to the assigned schedule.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care reflecting each patient’s and family’s goals and wishes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company-provided technology and clinical support
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Opportunity to grow with one of Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing hospice organizations
• $3,000 sign-on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed