Hospice RN On Call Night Shift
Addus HomeCare · Dayton, OH · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Position Summary
The Hospice On Call RN provides after-hours clinical support, managing patient and family needs through care coordination, and in-person support. This role plays a critical part in ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate care and symptom management outside of standard business hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform after-hours for hospice patients and families via phone and/or in-person visits
- Assess clinical symptoms and patient needs, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors
- Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners
- Coordinate appropriate interventions and care services based on patient condition
- Deliver compassionate guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and care plan updates
- Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
- Current RN license in the state of Ohio
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, home health, ER, ICU, or med-surg preferred)
- Strong clinical judgment and triage skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage complex, high-emotion situations with compassion and professionalism
- Current BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in hospice, palliative care, or after-hours/on-call nursing
- Familiarity with symptom management and end-of-life care protocols
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
Benefits & Perks
- Supportive, team-oriented culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective first of the month)
- 401(k) with generous company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Mileage reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Hospice certification support + pay increase upon completion
- Merit-based pay increases
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee discount programs