On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) - 7 on 7 off

Suncrest Hospice • Virginia Beach, VA

1d • $85,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, the goal is to change expectations for hospice care by providing exceptional care and service to patients. The company supports higher staff-to-patient ratios, increased clinical visits, and lower clinician caseloads, and is a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice.

The Registered Nurse provides care and services to a group of hospice patients, visiting them where they reside, including private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals. The RN completes hospice admissions and patient visits as needed, answers calls from patients, families, and customers, and makes nursing visits for symptom management, deaths, and admissions. This after-hours, on-call position follows a schedule of seven days/nights on and seven days/nights off. The RN advocates for hospice services and Suncrest Hospice and works closely with patients while receiving support from the patient care team.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing in the state(s) of practice.
• At least one year of experience under an RN license.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate with the patient care team.
• Ability to work independently on a day-to-day basis.
• Time-management skills to manage visits, documentation, meetings, and urgent needs.
• Ability to learn an electronic medical records system.
• Willingness to drive, with reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and auto insurance, to travel across the service area.
• Passion for hospice care.

Nice To Haves

• Admissions experience.
• On-call experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and services for a group of hospice patients.
• Visit patients in private homes, assisted living facilities, and hospitals.
• Complete hospice admissions and patient visits as needed.
• Answer calls from patients, families, and customers.
• Make nursing visits for symptom management, deaths, and admissions as needed.
• Advocate for hospice services and Suncrest Hospice.
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and CNA leadership.
• Manage visits, documentation, and meetings; attend required meetings and prioritize and triage urgent needs.
• Work independently and communicate by phone, email, and in writing with healthcare professionals.

Benefits

• Pay scale of $85,000–$90,000 plus bonus opportunities.
• Actual work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and 100% vesting after 90 days of employment.
• A culture emphasizing appreciation and valuing team members.
• Opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing national company, with possible position upgrades.

What This Job Offers

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