On Call Registered Nurse - Weekday - Hospice
About The Position
The Care Team Hospice is seeking a compassionate, 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, and compassionate end-of-life care. The nurse supports patients and families with medication education, crisis situations, and end-of-life transitions, and works with an experienced interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. When not actively responding to patient needs or completing visits, the nurse may work from home while remaining available for on-call responsibilities. 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. The position is located in the Dover Hospice (Homestead) service area in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
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 in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification assistance
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional voluntary coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
