Weekend On Call Hospice Registered Nurse (PRN)

LilyCare Hospice of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

19h•Onsite

About The Position

LilyCare Hospice is seeking a PRN Weekend On Call Hospice Registered Nurse to provide care to patients across central New Mexico during weekend on-call coverage. The community-based hospice serves patients and families wherever they call home, emphasizing comfort, dignity, personalized end-of-life care, manageable caseloads, and support for its nurses. The role covers on-call weekends from Friday at 5:00 PM through Monday at 8:30 AM, with full or partial weekend coverage available. It is PRN and as needed, with no minimum weekday commitment. Coverage is field-based across the assigned New Mexico territory. Compensation is $65–$150 per visit, depending on visit type, with mileage reimbursement for patient visits.

Requirements

Active New Mexico RN license in good standing; compact or multistate license accepted.
Current AHA BLS/CPR certification.
Strong end-of-life symptom management and assessment skills.
Valid New Mexico driver's license.
Reliable, insured vehicle for home visits.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home care experience.
Comfort working autonomously while on call.

Responsibilities

Respond to after-hours calls and triage patient and family needs throughout weekend on-call shifts.
Make in-home visits as needed for symptom and pain management, comfort care, and crisis response.
Complete hospice admissions and pronouncements as needed during on-call hours.
Coordinate care and communicate changes with the interdisciplinary team and on-call physician.
Document each call and visit accurately in the electronic health record according to hospice requirements.
Provide a clear handoff to the weekday team at the end of coverage.