Hospice Registered Nurse On-Call

On Call Registered Nurse

providing compassionate hospice and palliative care to patients in home and facility settings.

• Triages after-hours calls and determines appropriate next steps.
• Performs urgent visits to assess patient condition, symptoms, and needs.
• Administers medications and implements individualized care plans focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe, high-quality end-of-life care.
• Educates and supports patients and families, addressing questions and care needs.
• Documents clinical findings and interventions in the EMR.
• Coordinates with physicians to ensure timely, appropriate care and symptom management.
• Works independently in the field using strong clinical judgment and problem-solving.

Qualifications/Skills:

Registered Nurse license, strong clinical judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to assess urgently, provide compassionate care, and effectively document and coordinate with the care team.