Hospice Afterhours LVN/RN (per diem)

Job Description

Job Description

Be there when patients and families need you most.

Are you a compassionate, confident nurse who excels in independent decision-making and calm support during evenings and nights?

Anchor Health is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN/ RN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours.

At Anchor Health, we believe our nurses are the heart of hospice care. We foster a supportive, appreciative workplace where your expertise, judgment, and compassion are truly valued.

Position Overview

The After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN provides professional nursing care to hospice patients during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role ensures continuity of care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families after 5:00 PM.

The nurse works independently while maintaining close communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and leadership to support individualized plans of care.

Schedule

• 5pm-8am
• Weekends and holidays as assigned
• On-call/after-hours coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours patient calls and urgent care needs
• Perform skilled nursing assessments and symptom management
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
• Implement and update patient plans of care as needed
• Communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians and caregivers regarding patient needs
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Uphold hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current RN or LVN license in good standing
• Hospice or home health experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Compassionate presence in emotionally sensitive situations
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition (per state and organizational requirements)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Meaningful, patient-centered work
• A culture that values and respects nurses