Weeknight On Call RN $5,000 Sign-On bonus

BRIDGES HOSPICE INC•Monroeville, PA

2d•$74,880 - $80,080•Onsite

About The Position

Bridges Hospice is seeking a compassionate Weeknight On-Call RN to provide hospice care and support to patients and families in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The role involves responding to patient and caregiver calls, conducting urgent and scheduled visits, supporting patients who are transitioning or need additional care, and providing nursing care focused on pain control, symptom management, and comfort. The RN educates and supports patients and families, communicates significant findings to physicians and team members, implements physician orders, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary hospice team, and completes timely clinical documentation. Travel throughout the service area is required, and coverage outside the primary area may occasionally be needed. Until a company vehicle is provided, reliable personal transportation is required. Employees must maintain a valid driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, and current automobile liability insurance that meets state minimum requirements. The role includes physical activities such as walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, assisting with patient positioning and transfers, and lifting and carrying supplies and equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Active Pennsylvania RN license in good standing.
Strong assessment, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with the on-call team.
Compassionate, dependable, and responsive to patient and family needs.
Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current automobile liability insurance meeting state minimum requirements.
Reliable personal transportation until a company vehicle is assigned.
Meet company driving, insurance, and motor vehicle record monitoring requirements.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of recent hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to patient and caregiver calls, assess concerns, and provide nursing guidance.
Perform urgent visits and scheduled visits for patients who are transitioning or need additional support.
Provide hospice nursing care focused on pain control, symptom management, and comfort.
Educate and support patients and families regarding changes in condition and end-of-life care.
Communicate significant findings and changes in condition to physicians, the administrator on call, and other team members.
Obtain and implement physician orders as needed.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to coordinate care and ensure a smooth handoff.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation.
Travel throughout Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties, with occasional coverage outside the primary service area as needed.