Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse

Overview

On-Call Registered Nurse (7 On / 7 Off)
After-hours support. Mostly remote. Critical impact.

The On-Call Registered Nurse provides after-hours triage, clinical guidance, and urgent in-person visits as needed for hospice patients receiving care in home or facility settings, supporting comfort, safety, and continuity of care.

• Dedicated on-call role with a rotating 7 days on / 7 days off schedule
• Coverage hours are 4:30 PM to 8:30 AM
• Assigned coverage area determined by branch needs and patient census

• Predictable 7 on / 7 off schedule
• Mostly remote role with field support as needed
• Strong clinical and leadership support

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match at 100 percent on the first 3% and 50 percent on the next 2%
• Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for two-person or family coverage
• Company-paid Life and AD&D
• Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options
• Employee Assistance Program, Will Prep, and travel assistance resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement per company policy

• Triage patient and caregiver calls after hours
• Provide clinical guidance and symptom management
• Complete urgent in-person visits as needed
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
• Document all assessments, interventions, and communication accurately and timely in the EMR HCHB (Homecare Homebase)

• Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
• Maintains the agency’s mission, philosophy and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

• Licensed or registered in the state in which he/she currently practices.
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card;
  On-line CPR certification accepted;
  Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.