After-Hours Hospice RN — On-Call, Compassionate Care

Elara Caring; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking an After-Hours/On Call Registered Nurse to support hospice patients and families with comprehensive nursing care. You will assess needs, monitor changes, and collaborate with the care team to ensure timely, compassionate service.

The role requires active RN licensure, a nursing degree, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Travel between patient homes is expected, with education and bereavement support responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program (Certificate, Diploma, AS or BS).
• 1+ year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting.
• Home Health experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities

• Assess hospice patients and families to identify needs across physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental areas.
• Monitor patient condition and communicate changes to physician and care team.
• Educate and support patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff in the Plan of Care.
• Provide education on hospice philosophy, pain and symptom management to staff in various care settings.
• Provide compassionate support at time of death and complete bereavement assessments.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care coordination

Bereavement support

Education

Nursing degree (Certificate/Diploma/AS or BS)

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking an After-Hours/On Call Registered Nurse to support hospice patients and families with comprehensive nursing care. You will assess needs, monitor changes, and collaborate with the care team to ensure timely, compassionate service.

The role requires active RN licensure, a nursing degree, and at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Travel between patient homes is expected, with education and bereavement support responsibilities included.