Registered Nurse On Call
$63,370–$74,505 year
On-siteMarion, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays by providing direct patient care, managing symptoms, and evaluating family needs to guide clinical decisions. Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team while accurately documenting visits and collaborating with interdisciplinary staff including LPNs/LVNs and CNAs. Work independently to ensure continuity of care and coordinate with the daytime team, participating in quality assessment and performance improvement programs. Requires current RN license, 1+ years experience, and valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
- 1+ years of nursing experience
- A hospice heart: compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations
- Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings
- Comfortable providing care in patients' homes, facilities, or wherever they reside
- Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
- Must be available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Must be able to respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs
- Must be able to evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care
- Must be able to support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff
- Must be able to accurately document clinical visits and communications
- Must be able to participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
- Must be able to work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team
- Must be able to report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior
Desired Qualifications
- 1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience
- Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care
- Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles
- Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills
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