Licensed Vocational Nurse | Hospice Care | Night Shift

On-Call RN

Continuing education opportunities, such as leadership development and tuition discounts at an area university

A broad and flexible benefits plan that includes health, dental and vision insurance

Partnership with health care organization that includes use of local health clinics, physician offices and more

A 403(b) retirement program with a company match that is available to all associates

Company‑paid life insurance and short‑term disability

Accident, critical illness, long‑term disability, long‑term care insurance and hospital indemnity plan

Home and auto insurance discount programs; legal plan; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Free use of the two on‑site fitness centers and discounted memberships to area gyms

Responsible for serving as the central point of telephone triage for hospice patient and family related issues after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Provides clinical assistance, nursing care/instructions/support to patients and families in their homes, nursing homes and hospice contracted inpatient facilities; to assess for need and level of care; to plan for and coordinate care needs with appropriate agency staff and community resources. directs, supervises and instructs LPN in personal care to the patient. This position is supportive of the Village Hospice mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. This position completes training as required by policy.

Provides home and/or facility visits as needed for patient assessment, treatment, and support. Plans for comprehensive service to patients and their families, develops and/or revises nursing care plans, including goals in conjunction with the patient’s physician.

Completes phone triage patient related calls using clinical knowledge and judgment. Works cohesively with interdisciplinary team members to meet/exceed customer needs and maximize efficiencies.

Represents the John Knox Village Hospice program to every constituency and public in a professional manner.

Maintains a current knowledge of hospice and community programs/services.

Maintains and completes appropriate care coordination notes for phone calls and communication.

Reports on‑call activities to the Village Hospice team at the end of each call shift.

Maintains and completes appropriate on‑call log documentation as well as care coordination notes for phone calls and communication, visit notes, and other pertinent clinical information.

Assists, provides, or arranges for delivery of medications and supplies needed after business hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new nursing staff as directed.

Performs care consistent with Village Hospice standards of practice.

Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.

This job requires a combination of education, training and experience that is acquired through the completion of an accredited School of Nursing. Must be licensed as RN in Missouri and/or Kansas. Incumbent may hold a multi‑state license from any other nurse licensure compact state that allows them to practice in the state of Missouri and Kansas.

Certified Hospice Palliative Nurse (CHPN) preferred.

Valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Two years recent experience as a professional nurse preferred with at least one in hospice.

Strong telephone interviewing, assessment, communication, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work in a field setting and exhibited ability to make sound nursing judgments.

Knowledge of physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of terminally ill patients and their caregivers.

Must have demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with primarily the geriatric population.

Intermediate computer software knowledge/skill level.

Must be able to assess data reflecting the client’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client’s requirements relative to their age‑specific needs.

Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English adequately to complete required reports, interpret Plan of Care instructions, and interact with the client/family, physicians, other caregivers, and staff.

and ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision.

Ability to provide coverage 7 nights a week, with 7 nights off. Weekends and holidays, coverage begins at 8:00 am until 8:00 am the following day.

The associate will be subject to outdoor elements while accessing a patient’s residence.

Will travel daily in the greater Kansas City metro area; May be exposed to infectious diseases.

All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Maximum occasional lift of 50 lbs from floor to waist level; maximum occasional lift of 10 lbs from floor to shoulder; Supervision Received
Receives supervision from Village Hospice Clinical Manager.

Supervision Given
Supervises and instruction given to LPN.

Post‑offer background check and health screening required.

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