On Call Registered Nurse - Weekday - Hospice
About The Position
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced On-Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours support to hospice patients and families. The role combines scheduled and urgent patient visits with on-call responsibilities, including nursing assessments, symptom management, clinical interventions, medication education, and support through crises and end-of-life transitions. The nurse works independently and makes clinical decisions while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary team. The position is based with Dover Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio, and allows the nurse to work from home when not actively responding to patient needs in the field. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:30 PM to 8:00 AM the following morning, with four overnight on-call shifts per week. Coverage concludes Friday at 8:00 AM; there is no Friday evening, Saturday, or Sunday on-call coverage.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- At least one year of nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent patient needs, and make confident clinical decisions.
- Excellent communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centered approach.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice, home health, oncology, palliative care, or critical care experience.
- Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB).
Responsibilities
- Respond to after-hours patient and caregiver needs with timely nursing assessments, symptom management, and clinical interventions.
- Complete scheduled and urgent patient visits, address changes in condition, and provide compassionate end-of-life care.
- Support patients and families through medication education, crisis situations, and end-of-life transitions.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacies, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
- Wellness programs.
- Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Additional voluntary coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
