On-Call Hospice RN 7 Days On, 7 Days Off

Vitality Hospice • Bethlehem, PA

109d • Onsite

About The Position

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse for a full-time, field-based on-call hospice role serving the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. The position follows a predictable schedule of seven days on and seven days off, providing approximately 26 weeks off throughout the year. The RN provides after-hours hospice care, clinical support, and reassurance to patients and families, working independently while receiving support from an experienced hospice team. Hospice experience is preferred but not required; training is available for the right candidate.

Requirements

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• At least one year of RN experience.
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Compassionate and confident communication style.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice, Home Health, Oncology, ICU, ER, or Med-Surg experience preferred.
• Hospice experience is preferred, though not required; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours patient needs and changes in condition.
• Provide symptom and pain management.
• Perform nursing assessments and determine appropriate interventions.
• Make patient visits when clinically necessary.
• Educate and support patients and families.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Complete timely and accurate EMR documentation.
• Ensure continuity of care throughout the on-call week.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, state, and hospice standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental insurance through Aflac.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Pet insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Seven paid holidays: six company holidays and one floating holiday.
• Tapcheck access to earned wages before payday.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Monthly employee appreciation and recognition.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Employee discount program.
• Auto service discount program.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

What This Job Offers

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