Registered Nurse (RN) On Call

Affinity Hospice•Madison, AL

About The Position

About Us: Affinity Hospice is one of the fastest growing, privately held hospice organizations in the country. We are passionate about giving exceptional care to our hospice patients and their families. We believe the care we provide truly matters and we would love to have you join our nationally recognized team! What We Offer: Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Time, and Holiday Pay Gas Card and Car Maintenance Stipend Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision and more) for full-time employees 401K Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees Internal Company Advancement Free end of life training SUMMARY The Registered Nurse On-Call is responsible for providing after-hours hospice care, ensuring patients receive timely and compassionate support. This role involves planning, organizing, directing, and delivering nursing services in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The RN On-Call will develop individualized care plans, address urgent patient needs, and assist families in maintaining comfort and coping during after-hours emergencies. HOURS / SCHEDULE : Full-time, 7 days on / 7 days off (on-call role), Monday through Monday Monday–Friday: On call from 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Respond to calls and complete visits as needed. Weekend Coverage (Saturday–Monday): On call continuously through Monday at 8:00 AM, including answering calls and completing visits as needed. Triage all after-hours needs during this period.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent) preferred.
Minimum of two (2) years of hospice nursing experience required.
Current RN license in the assigned state.
Current CPR certification is required.
Valid driver’s license with a reliable, insured vehicle that meets organizational requirements.
Ability to write, speak, understand, and read the English language.
Demonstrate knowledge of and supports Affinity Hospice’s vision, value statements, standards, policies, and procedures.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
High organizational and work ethic standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be computer literate.
Flexibility to travel within the assigned territory.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements.
Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.

Responsibilities

Ability to work on call night and weekends as needed.
Work closely with the sales, clinical, and leadership team.
Case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
Implement/develop/document the patient plan of care.
Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payer.
Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
Perform on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients/families as assigned.
Supervise and provide directions to the home health aide and the LPN.
Perform other duties as assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.