After-Hours Hospice RN/LVN (Per Diem) – Compassionate Care

Anchor Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Nurse-focused culture

Job summary

Anchor Health is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours. The role emphasizes compassionate, independent decision-making and support during evenings, nights, and weekends.

You will work independently while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and symptom management for hospice patients after 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LVN license in good standing.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate presence in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition (per state and organizational requirements).

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours patient calls and urgent care needs.
• Perform skilled nursing assessments and symptom management.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families.
• Implement and update patient plans of care as needed.
• Communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with physicians and caregivers regarding patient needs.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Uphold hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Communication

Compassionate presence

Problem-solving

Time management

Driver’s license

Reliable vehicle

Job description

Anchor Health is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours. The role emphasizes compassionate, independent decision-making and support during evenings, nights, and weekends.

You will work independently while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care and symptom management for hospice patients after 5:00 PM.