On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse

Description

Hospice RN – 7 On / 7 Off Overnight & Weekend Coverage (Remote On-Call) — Flint, MI

At The Care Team, we believe every day and every life matters. Join a compassionate, mission-driven hospice-only organization where you can support patients and families while enjoying true work-life balance.

We are seeking an experienced and caring Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for a 7-on/7-off schedule, covering 4:30 PM – 8:30 AM, with remote on-call triage and in-person hospice support as needed. This unique schedule offers you a full-time salary, full benefits, and seven days off every other week.

Schedule

• 7 days on / 7 days off
• Hours: 4:30 PM – 8:30 AM Monday through Friday and the weekend
• 26 weeks off every year! With PTO applied, you effectively enjoy 28 weeks off annually
• Full-time salary and full benefits
• Remote triage with field support as needed

What We Offer

• Competitive full-time salary
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution (up to $1,000 annually)
• 401(k) with company match
• Start with 2 weeks PTO — accrue more with tenure
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program & wellness resources
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Growing, forward-thinking hospice-only organization

What You’ll Do

During your scheduled week, you will:

• Provide telephonic triage, symptom management, and emotional support
• Respond to patient needs and perform in-person visits when required
• Educate and guide families to help them feel confident and supported
• Coordinate seamlessly with our interdisciplinary hospice team
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Partner closely with physicians, aides, social workers, and chaplains to ensure patient comfort and dignity

This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in autonomous practice, brings strong critical-thinking skills, and feels called to deliver compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

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.