RN Hospice - On Call

Sarah Bush Lincoln • Lincoln, NE

1d • $37 - $58

About The Position

The Hospice On Call RN is responsible for providing skilled nursing care, assessment, and support to hospice patients and families during non-business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends. This role will ensure timely and compassionate response to patient needs, symptom management, and crisis intervention in alignment with the patient’s plan of care. Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-8:00am one week, Friday-Sunday 24-hour on-call rotation This position is eligible for weekend differential and shift differential stackable on your base rate.

Requirements

• Active RN in the State of IL
• Driver's License
• Auto Insurance
• ADN (Required)
• Automobile Insurance - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln
• Driver's License - State of Illinois
• RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Responsibilities

• Attend all Hospice patients at time of death.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) to adjust care plans based on patient needs and family concerns.
• Communicate with the on-call team, primary RN case managers, and medical directors as needed for follow-up or changes in care plans.
• Document all encounters accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner per agency and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families about disease progression, medication management, and comfort-focused care.
• Facilitate after hours admissions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Participate in the hand-off process to ensure continuity of care between shifts and regular business hours.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and implement interventions to manage pain and other distressing symptoms.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families in alignment with hospice philosophy.
• Respond promptly to on-call requests for patient visits, phone triage, and symptom management.

Benefits

• Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us!
• We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.
• Employees reap the benefit of our work culture which is steeped in professional and personal development programs.
• We have developed a solid benefit package to help retain our employees, while providing them opportunities to grow their careers.
• We support on-site classroom learning programs and internet courses, and we have a generous tuition reimbursement program-- all designed to help staff achieve their goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree