RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call

Hospice Home Care • Searcy, AR

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice Home Care is seeking an on-call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours hospice care to patients and support to their families in Searcy, Arkansas. The schedule is Friday at 5 p.m. through Monday at 8 a.m. The RN collaborates with the Remote Triage On Call Team and provides hands-on care during on-call hours, responding compassionately to urgent needs and changes in patients’ conditions.

The RN assesses and manages urgent symptoms, administers medication or adjusts care according to hospice protocols or provider orders, and communicates with physicians to report changes and obtain orders as needed. The nurse guides patients and families through current conditions and anticipated next steps. If a death occurs during on-call hours, the RN visits the home or facility to pronounce death, support the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team. Timely documentation and communication are also 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 automobile that meets state or organizational requirements and is 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 with physicians about changes in condition 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, 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.

What This Job Offers

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