What are the responsibilities and job description for the On Call Registered Nurse - Weekend - Hospice position at The Care Team Home Health & Hospice?
Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse
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. As a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention to hospice patients receiving care in homes and facilities. This role offers a unique blend of independence, flexibility, and meaningful patient impact while working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team.
Schedule, Hours & Territory
• Dedicated Weekend On-Call RN Position
• Coverage Hours: Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM
• Combination of scheduled patient visits and on-call responsibilities
• Primarily remote when not actively responding to patient needs in the field
Who We Are
At The Care Team Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered provider dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner in hospice, supporting patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and respect during life's most important moments.
We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Wellness Programs
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Voluntary Coverage
• Great Total Rewards Package!!
Key Responsibilities
• Respond to after-hours and weekend patient, family, and caregiver needs by providing timely nursing assessments, interventions, and clinical support.
• Perform on-call visits to assess changes in patient condition, manage symptoms, and implement appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Facilitate admissions, deaths, and other urgent clinical situations in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
Qualifications
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; hospice, home health, oncology, palliative care, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent patient needs, and make sound clinical decisions in the field.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR); Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively support patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.