RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call
About The Position
Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse in Searcy, Arkansas. The RN provides hands-on after-hours hospice care to patients and supportive services to their families, working with the Remote Triage On Call Team. The role includes responding compassionately to urgent needs, communicating with physicians and the hospice team, and documenting care. The schedule is seven days on and seven days off. Hospice Home Care focuses on managing patients’ pain and other symptoms while providing emotional and spiritual support to families. Its care team provides routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care, with an emphasis on quality of life as well as length of life.
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 organization 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 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, go 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. Benefits may vary by employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
