RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call

Springhill Hospice • Daphne, AL

6d

About The Position

Springhill Hospice is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours hospice care in Daphne, Alabama, covering Baldwin County. The schedule runs Monday evening through Friday morning, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The RN collaborates with the Remote Triage On Call Team to provide hands-on care to hospice patients and support their families. The role involves responding to urgent needs, providing clinical guidance, and coordinating care with physicians and the hospice team.

Springhill Hospice provides care tailored to patients and families in the home and other settings. The company describes this as an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working independently with team support.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current licensure to practice in the state of operation.
• At least one year of nursing experience.
• Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
• Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured according to state or organizational requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Remote Triage On Call Team to provide hands-on after-hours care to hospice patients and supportive services to their families.
• Assess and manage urgent symptoms quickly and compassionately.
• Administer medication or adjust care according to hospice protocols or provider orders.
• Communicate changes in a patient's condition to the physician and obtain orders as necessary.
• Guide and support patients and families in understanding the current condition and anticipating next steps.
• When a death occurs during on-call hours, travel to the home or facility to pronounce death, support the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team.
• Complete timely documentation and communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree