On Call Registered Nurse - Weekend - Hospice (41320)

On Call Registered Nurse - Weekend - Hospice

Dover Hospice (Homestead) - New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Description

Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse After-hours support. Mostly remote. Critical impact.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort, support, and responsive end-of-life care when patients and families need it most. As a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention to hospice patients receiving care in homes and facilities. This role offers a unique blend of independence, flexibility, and meaningful patient impact while working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Schedule, Hours & Territory Dedicated Weekend On-Call RN Position Coverage Hours : Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM Combination of scheduled patient visits and on-call responsibilities Primarily remote when not actively responding to patient needs in the field

Who We Are At The Care Team Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered provider dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner in hospice, supporting patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and respect during life's most important moments.

We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Wellness Programs
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Voluntary Coverage
• Great Total Rewards Package!!

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Respond to after-hours and weekend patient, family, and caregiver needs by providing timely nursing assessments, interventions, and clinical support.

Perform on-call visits to assess changes in patient condition, manage symptoms, and implement appropriate care plans.

Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.

Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.

Facilitate admissions, deaths, and other urgent clinical situations in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.

Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR.

Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required. Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; hospice, home health, oncology, palliative care, or critical care experience preferred. Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical thinking skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent patient needs, and make sound clinical decisions in the field. Experience with electronic medical records (EMR); Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively support patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice