What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse position at The Care Team Home Health & Hospice?
On-Call Registered Nurse (7 On/7 Off)
After-hours support. Mostly remote. Critical impact.
Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort, support, and responsive end-of-life care when patients and families need it most. The After Hours On-Call Registered Nurse provides skilled nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention to hospice patients receiving care in home and facility settings during evenings, weekends, and after-hours coverage while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate, quality care.
Schedule, Hours & Territory
• Full-time dedicated on-call role with a rotating 7-days on/7-days off schedule
• Coverage hours are 4:00 PM to 8:30 AM and the full weekend
• Mishawaka, IN and up to a one-hour radius surrounding
What We Offer
• Predictable 7 on / 7 off schedule
• Mostly remote role with field support as needed
• Strong clinical and leadership support
Benefits
• Competitive Total Care Benefit Package, compensation, and mileage reimbursement per company policy
• 401(k) with employer match
• Health Savings Account eligibility with employer contribution up to $1,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program, discounts on gym memberships and wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO begins accruing upon hire, with full-time team members earning up to 3 weeks of PTO during their first year of employment and increasing accruals with tenure, plus seven paid holidays.
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)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Hospice field experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Experience using HCHB (Homecare Homebase) preferred
Field Role Requirements
• Active driver’s license
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check
• Current TB testing in accordance with agency policy
• Current CPR certification as required for the role