What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / Registered Nurse On Call - Hospice position at CompassionCare?
Our Company
CompassionCare
Overview
Office Location: 2340 South Carson Street Suite B Carson City, NV 89701 Coverage area: Travel throughout the territory is required
Schedule: Full Time Weeknights On Call Monday-Thursday 5PM-8AM
Our On-Call RNs play a crucial role in end-of-life care, stepping in during off-hours to bring relief, clarity, and compassion when it's needed most. Compassion Care Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated RN to join our team! If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
- Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Less time on your feet compared to other settings
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
As a On-Call RN You will:
- 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
- Complete timely documentation and communication
Benefits and Perks for You!
- 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!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
- 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
About our Line of Business
At CompassionCare Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. CompassionCare Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.compassioncarenevada.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.