RN / Registered Nurse On Call - Hospice

Hospice of the Midwest • Sioux City, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of the Midwest is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours hospice care throughout the Sioux City territory. The role is based at the Sioux City office and requires travel to patients’ homes or facilities. The schedule is full-time weekend on-call coverage from Friday at 5 PM through Monday at 8 AM.

The RN collaborates with the Remote Triage On Call Team to provide hands-on care to hospice patients and supportive services to their families. The role includes responding compassionately to urgent needs, managing symptoms, administering medication or adjusting care in accordance with hospice protocols or provider orders, and communicating with physicians about changes in patients’ conditions. The RN also guides patients and families through the current condition and anticipated next steps. If a death occurs during on-call hours, the RN visits the home or facility to pronounce the death, support the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team. Timely documentation and communication are required.

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, well-maintained automobile that meets state or organizational requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Remote Triage On Call Team to provide hands-on hospice care and supportive services to patients and families after hours.
• Assess and manage urgent symptoms compassionately and promptly.
• Administer medication or adjust care in accordance with hospice protocols or provider orders.
• Communicate changes in patients’ conditions to physicians and obtain orders as needed.
• Guide and support patients and families in understanding current conditions and anticipating next steps.
• When a death occurs during on-call hours, visit the home or facility to pronounce the 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree