On Call Registered Nurse - Weekend - Hospice
About The Position
The Care Team Hospice is hiring a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse to provide skilled nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention for hospice patients receiving care in homes and facilities. The role combines scheduled patient visits with after-hours and weekend on-call responsibilities, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to support patients and families with comfort, dignity, and respect. The position is primarily remote when not actively responding to patient needs in the field. Coverage runs from Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM. The role requires independent clinical judgment and timely responses to patient, family, and caregiver needs, including urgent situations.
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.
- Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience.
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.
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients’ and families’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
