After-Hours Hospice RN: Compassionate On-Call Care

Heartland Hospice; Stratford (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking an After Hours / On-Call Hospice RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care when it’s needed most.

You will report to the Administrator or Patient Care Manager Senior and provide direct patient care after hours, serving as the liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team. Expect to document visits, support symptom management, and ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the requested state.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior.
• Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours.
• Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs.
• Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care.
• Monitor and maintain continuous access to the TeleMed app during shifts to ensure communication and task execution.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

After-hours nursing

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home visits

Tools

EMR

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking an After Hours / On-Call Hospice RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care when it’s needed most.

You will report to the Administrator or Patient Care Manager Senior and provide direct patient care after hours, serving as the liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team. Expect to document visits, support symptom management, and ensure continuity of care.