Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) - After-Hours On-Call

Job Description

Job Description

Sunset Hospice | Tucson, AZ
Full-Time | $85,000–$93,000 annually, based on experience

Make a meaningful difference for hospice patients and families with a predictable after-hours rotation, full-time benefits and a company-provided gas card for work-related travel.

Sunset Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dependable RN who is confident assessing patients, providing telephone guidance and making independent nursing visits.

Your Schedule

This position covers:

• Every other Wednesday: 5 p.m.–8:30 a.m. Thursday.
• Every Thursday: 5 p.m.–8 a.m. Friday.
• Every weekend: Friday at 5 p.m. through Sunday at 8:30 a.m., including continuous Saturday coverage.
• Tuesday IDG at 2 p.m. and scheduled flash calls: participation by phone or in person.

The regular rotation does not include Sunday coverage after 8:30 a.m., Monday nights or Tuesday nights. Required team meetings and calls occur outside the on-call rotation.

About the Role

At Sunset Hospice, compassionate care doesn’t stop after regular business hours. Our after-hours nurses provide calm, skilled and respectful support when patients and families need it most.

You will respond to calls, assess patient needs and provide in-person visits when clinically indicated. This position includes patient travel and hands-on nursing care; it is not telephone-only.

Call and visit volume varies. Some coverage periods have no calls, while others require multiple calls and visits. Nurses must remain available and responsive throughout their assigned coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage after-hours patient and family calls.
• Provide nursing visits for symptom management, changes in condition and end-of-life care.
• Complete after-hours admissions as needed.
• Educate and support patients, caregivers and families.
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicate patient updates through handoffs, IDG and flash calls.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation.
• Follow hospice policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted RN license authorizing practice in Arizona.
• At least one year of nursing experience; hospice, home health or acute care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, clinical judgment and telephone communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team.
• Reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and facilities in the assigned Tucson-area territory.
• Spanish language skills preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

• $85,000–$93,000 annual salary, based on relevant experience.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) matching.
• Company-provided gas card for work-related travel using your personal vehicle.

If you value compassionate care, clinical independence and a consistent after-hours schedule, we welcome your application.

Sunset Hospice is a locally owned, mission-driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. We believe in treating the person, not just the disease, surrounding each patient and family with a team that supports their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. At Sunset Hospice, we are committed to creating a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—because we know that when we care for our team, they can provide the highest level of care to others.

Company Description

Sunset Hospice is a locally owned, mission-driven organization dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care. We believe in treating the person, not just the disease, surrounding each patient and family with a team that supports their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. At Sunset Hospice, we are committed to creating a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—because we know that when we care for our team, they can provide the highest level of care to others.