Registered Nurse On Call

About the role

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated RN On-Call Nurse to join our team in Albuquerque, NM. In this rewarding role, you will provide after-hours clinical support and compassionate nursing care to hospice patients and their families, responding to urgent needs and helping ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life during some of life's most meaningful moments. Join a team that values personalized care, professional growth, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with patients, families, and the community we serve.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?

• 7 days on / 7 days off schedule, offering extended time off between rotations while providing after-hours nursing support, triage, and patient care as needed.
• Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
• High Need, High Impact: Hospice nurses are in growing demand nationwide. RN case managers are among the most valued and respected roles in hospice care.
• Career Growth Opportunities: 80% of our nurse leaders began their careers in field-based roles, reflecting our commitment to promoting from within and investing in the development of our team members.
• Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process.
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care.
• Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family.
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely.
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification.
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.

Benefits

• Full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase.
• Merit-based raises based on your performance.

Schedule

7 days on / 7 days off schedule, offering extended time off between rotations.