Registered Nurse On-Call 5p – 8a; Wed/Sat/Sun

HOSPICE OF SURRY COUNTY•Wilkesboro, NC

About The Position

Every Patient. Every Family. Every Time. At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job. OPPORTUNITY Are you an RN who values meaningful patient connections, clinical autonomy, and a schedule that allows for balance? We are seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse to join our on-call team, providing evening and overnight support to patients and families in the Elkin and Wilkesboro service area. This position is ideal for an experienced RN who enjoys focused, independent work while remaining supported by a collaborative and responsive clinical team. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS On-call nurses play a vital role in ensuring comfort, safety, and peace of mind after hours. You’ll be trusted, respected, and supported—never “out there alone”—and your work will directly impact patients and families during some of their most vulnerable moments. At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Current RN license (state-specific requirements apply)
Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently while staying connected to a supportive team
Calm, confident presence during urgent or after-hours situations

Nice To Haves

Hospice or home health experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Provide on-call nursing care during evenings and overnight hours
Respond to patient needs with skilled assessment, sound clinical judgment, and compassionate care
Offer guidance and reassurance to patients, families, and caregivers
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care
Document care accurately and communicate clearly with team members