Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse

On-Call Registered Nurse (7 On / 7 Off)
After-hours support. Mostly remote. Critical impact. 

The On-Call Registered Nurse provides after-hours triage, clinical guidance, and urgent in-person visits as needed for hospice patients receiving care in home or facility settings, supporting comfort, safety, and continuity of care. 

Schedule, Hours & Territory 
• Dedicated on-call role with a rotating 7 days on / 7 days off schedule 
• Coverage hours are 4:30 PM to 8:30 AM 
• Ingham County - Michigan 

What We Offer 
• Predictable 7 on / 7 off schedule 
• Mostly remote role with field support as needed 
• Strong clinical and leadership support 

Benefits 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• 401(k) with employer match at 100 percent on the first 3% and 50 percent on the next 2% 
• Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $500 for individual coverage and $1,000 for two-person or family coverage 
• Company-paid Life and AD&D 
• Voluntary disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity options 
• Employee Assistance Program, WillPrep, and travel assistance resources 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Mileage reimbursement per company policy 

Key Responsibilities 
• Triage patient and caregiver calls after hours 
• Provide clinical guidance and symptom management 
• Complete urgent in-person visits as needed 
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members 
• Document all assessments, interventions, and communication accurately and timely in the EMR HCHB (Homecare Homebase)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
• Maintains the agency’s mission, philosophy and core values.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety and emergency management.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the state in which he/she currently practices..
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statement acknowledging ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy; (1 or 2 step TB skin test within 12 months of hire & annual TB symptom screening thereafter).

Industry experience

• Ability to work independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments. Ability to supervise others appropriately. Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital setting. Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural and religious modes. Completes Hospice training program.
• Active patient contact within past three years, preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a registered nurse, preferred  

EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Currently licensed as a registered nurse to practice in the state.