RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call
Job Summary
Hospice Home Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated RN to join our team in White Hall, AR. This role involves providing 1:1 care, administering medication, communicating with physicians, and offering support to patients and families during off-hours.
About the Role
As a On-Call RN, you will collaborate with the Remote Triage On-Call Team to deliver hands-on care to hospice patients and offer supportive services to their families during after-hours. You will assess and manage urgent symptoms, communicate with physicians, and complete timely documentation and communication.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Remote Triage On-Call Team to deliver hands-on care to hospice patients and offer supportive services to their families during after-hours, on an on-call basis.
- Assess and manage urgent symptoms quickly and compassionately.
- Administer medication or adjust care based on hospice protocols or provider orders.
- Communicate with the physician regarding changes in condition and obtain orders as necessary.
- Offer guidance and support to the patient and family in understanding the current condition and anticipating the next steps.
- If a death occurs during on-call hours, the RN will go to the home or facility to pronounce death, provide support to the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation.
- One year nursing experience required, 3+ years preferred.
- Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred.
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care.
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare).
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous PTO.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
About Hospice Home Care
Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides hospice care to local patients and their families. We focus on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Hospice Home Care apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Hospice Home Care offers routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care.
Contact Information
To learn more about Hospice Home Care, visit www.hospicehomecare.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.