What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend On Call RN position at Inspire Hospice Athens?
Be the Light in Someone’s Weekend
Do your best moments happen when others are resting? Are you a compassionate nurse ready to provide comfort and expert care when patients and families need it most—during the quiet hours of the weekend? If you're fueled by purpose and thrive on being the calm in the storm, Inspire Hospice and Palliative Care wants to meet you. We’re now casting for a dedicated Weekend On-Call RN to join our extraordinary care team.
Who We Are
At Inspire Hospice, we believe exceptional care doesn’t take weekends off. We’re a recognized leader in hospice and palliative care—named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work—and we pride ourselves on our deeply personal, patient-centered approach. Our team of nurses, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains work together to provide comfort, dignity, and connection to those navigating end-of-life care.
Your Weekend Role
As our Weekend On-Call RN, you’ll serve as the clinical touchpoint for patients and families from Friday at 5:00 PM to Monday at 8:00 AM. Whether responding to urgent symptom needs, providing guidance, or offering emotional support, you’ll be the trusted voice and presence they count on when their regular care team is off-duty.
Why Choose Inspire?
Culture with Heart: A supportive, passionate team where excellence and empathy go hand in hand
Comprehensive Benefits:
Generous PTO, including Birthday PTO
6 paid holidays 1 floating holiday
$75/month self-care stipend
$50/month cell phone reimbursement
Mileage reimbursement paid travel time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Real Impact: Make a difference at a time when patients and families need it most
Who We're Looking For
Current Georgia RN license
Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and automobile insurance
2 years of clinical experience (preferred)
Hospice or home health experience is a plus
Clinical confidence, strong communication skills, and a commitment to comfort-focused care
Your Key Responsibilities
Respond promptly to on-call needs for symptom management, comfort care, and emotional support
Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care per physician orders
Educate patients and caregivers about disease progression, nutrition, and self-care
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure continuity of care
Document all interventions and communications accurately and in a timely manner
Position Details
Specialty: Hospice & Palliative Medicine, Home Health
Schedule: On-call, weekend coverage from Friday 5 PM to Monday 8 AM
Setting: Outpatient hospice in-home and facility care
Also Referred to As
Weekend On Call Nurse, Hospice RN – On Call, On-Call Weekend RN, Weekend Hospice RN, On Call Registered Nurse – Weekend, After-Hours RN, Hospice Night Nurse, RN – Weekend Coverage
Make Your Weekends Count
If you’re ready to bring comfort, peace, and professional care to patients when it matters most, then Inspire Hospice and Palliative Care is ready to welcome you. Join a team where your weekend shift truly means the world to someone.
Salary : $50 - $75