Registered Nurse - After-Hours Hospice

Everent Health & Affiliates • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The After-Hours Hospice Registered Nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients receiving comprehensive health care services. The role supports continuity of care outside regular business hours by responding to patient needs, managing symptoms, providing emotional support, and offering clinical guidance to patients and families. The nurse works independently from a home setting and conducts on-site visits when needed wherever the patient calls home, including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and other interim living arrangements. The position requires strong communication, autonomous clinical practice, professionalism within an interdisciplinary team, and empathetic care. It offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.

The schedule is every other weekend from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., plus four Monday–Friday shifts from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., scheduled with a supervisor. The position serves Fayette and Jessamine Counties. An additional $4.00 per hour on-call shift differential is paid for weeknight shifts after 5:00 p.m. and all weekend shifts, in addition to base pay.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or a participating Compact State Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrated strong clinical nursing skills and professionalism during emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Adherence to professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Understanding of and commitment to hospice philosophy and the principles of death and dying.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured in accordance with state minimum requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of general nursing experience is preferred; new graduate nurses will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hospice patients’ needs outside regular business hours to ensure continuity of care.
• Manage patient symptoms and provide clinical guidance to patients and families.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.
• Work independently from a home setting and make on-site visits to patients wherever they call home when needed.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations with respect and cultural sensitivity.
• Work professionally within an interdisciplinary team.
• Adhere to accepted professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
• Apply hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying in patient care.

Benefits

• $4.00 per hour on-call shift differential for weeknight shifts after 5:00 p.m. and all weekend shifts, in addition to base pay.
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• Team-oriented work environment.

What This Job Offers

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