HOSPICE RN - ON CALL

Liberty Hospice provides state‑of‑the‑art hospice care and pain management services with an emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

Job Summary

• Respond promptly to after‑hours calls from patients, families, or caregivers regarding symptom management, medication needs, or other urgent concerns.
• Perform assessments and provide appropriate interventions to manage pain and other symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
• Provide patient and family education related to end‑of‑life care, symptom management, and medication usage.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with patients, families, caregivers, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Perform after‑hours admissions as needed.
• Deliver care consistent with the medical doctor’s plan, agency policies, reimbursement guidelines, and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Develop a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis based on assessment findings.
• Collaborate with physicians, RN case managers, social workers, chaplains, and other hospice team members.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for urgent medication needs.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPAA regulations.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Completion of a nursing education program from an approved school of nursing.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience; at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification (required).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical‑thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a variety of situations.
• Compassionate, patient‑centered approach to care.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑call position: Monday – Thursday, 5 p.m. – 8 a.m.