Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice Weekends

Trellis Supportive Care • Winston-Salem, NC

3h

About The Position

Trellis Supportive Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse – On-Call to provide nursing care and support to hospice patients and their families. The role provides timely, compassionate care during scheduled weekend on-call hours, including patient assessment, call triage, home visits when indicated, symptom management, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse also helps patients and families navigate end-of-life care with dignity and support.

The schedule is Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to midnight, totaling 32 hours per weekend. The position is described as full-time and includes health insurance benefits, a weekend shift differential, and Baylor pay. Annual flu vaccination is required during flu season, with medical or religious exemptions considered.

Requirements

• Current North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Valid driver’s license and required automobile liability insurance.
• Annual flu vaccination during flu season, unless a medical or religious exemption applies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Homecare nursing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment, symptom management, treatment, education, and follow-up according to each patient’s plan of care.
• Triage calls from patients and families and make home visits based on clinical assessment or patient and family needs.
• Use clinical skills in wound care, lab draws, and PCA pumps.
• Identify changes in patient condition and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate interventions.
• Provide emotional support and education related to disease progression, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with hospice, regulatory, and agency standards.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to address patient needs and support quality hospice care.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits.
• Weekend shift differential and Baylor pay.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, vision, and dental plans.
• Robust paid time off.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching.

What This Job Offers

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