On Call RN - Weekend Warrior
About The Position
The Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse provides after-hours nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention to hospice patients receiving care in homes and facilities. The role combines scheduled patient visits with on-call responsibilities and involves working independently in the field while coordinating closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team. When not actively responding to patient needs in the field, the position is primarily remote. Coverage runs from Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM in Genesee County, Michigan. The nurse supports patients and families with compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care, addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Requirements
- Active 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 sound clinical decisions in the field.
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- 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 and weekend patient, family, and caregiver needs with timely nursing assessments, interventions, and clinical support.
- Perform on-call visits to assess changes in patient condition, manage symptoms, and implement appropriate care plans.
- Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
- Educate and guide patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
- Facilitate admissions, deaths, and other urgent clinical situations in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification assistance
- Mileage reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Additional voluntary coverage
- Total rewards package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
