RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call

BrightSpring Health Services • Daphne, AL

5d

About The Position

Springhill Hospice is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse based in Daphne, Alabama, covering Baldwin County. The schedule is Monday evening through Friday morning, 4:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. The RN provides after-hours, hands-on hospice care to patients and supportive services to their families, working with the Remote Triage On Call Team. The role involves responding to urgent needs, coordinating with physicians and the hospice team, and supporting patients and families through changes in condition and end-of-life care.

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 insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with state or organization requirements.

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 care to hospice patients and supportive services to their families after hours.
• Assess and manage urgent symptoms promptly 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 needed.
• Guide and support patients and families in understanding the current condition and anticipating next steps.
• When a death occurs during on-call hours, visit 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