RN - Weekend On Call

Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekend On-Call

Schedule: Friday 5:00 PM – Monday 8:00 AM (Every Weekend)

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide weekend on-call coverage. In this role, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered hospice care during after-hours, responding to urgent clinical needs, supporting families, and ensuring comfort and dignity for patients at end-of-life.

This is an ideal opportunity for an RN who thrives in an independent role, enjoys critical thinking, and is passionate about hospice care.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Provide on-call hospice nursing support during weekend hours
• Triage patient and caregiver calls and perform in-person visits as needed
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and implement care plans
• Manage symptoms and provide pain control and end-of-life care
• Provide compassionate support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Deliver care and support at time of death when needed

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff
• Communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Educate families and caregivers on care needs and expectations
• Provide backup support to additional on-call staff as needed

Documentation & Compliance

• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation for all encounters
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and documentation standards
• Maintain patient records reflecting current condition and care provided

Leadership & Support

• Delegate tasks to Hospice Aides in alignment with care plans
• Provide guidance to aides, caregivers, and facility staff

What Success Looks Like

• Timely response to all on-call needs
• High-quality, accurate documentation
• Effective symptom management and patient comfort
• Strong patient and family satisfaction
• Full compliance with hospice regulations and standards

• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or compact nursing license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (acute care, LTC, or related setting)
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Preferred

• Hospice or home health experience
• Prior on-call or after-hours nursing experience

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle emotionally sensitive situations with professionalism and compassion

Work Environment

• Patient care provided in homes and long-term care facilities
• On-call environment with variable pace and urgent situations
• Exposure to infectious diseases and end-of-life scenarios

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (with or without accommodation)
• Frequent travel within the service area
• Ability to respond to patient needs during extended on-call shifts

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful, mission-driven work
• Autonomy and independence in your role
• Supportive interdisciplinary team
• Opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives

Providence Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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