Anthem Hospice- On Call Registered Nurse

Paycom - ATS; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthem Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to support patients and families in Lancaster, CA and surrounding areas. The RN will respond to calls during on-call hours, perform PRN visits, assess changes, and provide symptom management in accordance with the plan of care and physician orders.

Ideal candidates hold a California RN license and have hospice, home health, palliative care, or acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed and unrestricted California RN.
• Experience in hospice, home health, palliative care, or acute care preferred.
• Ability to work independently with strong clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient and caregiver calls during on-call hours.
• Perform PRN and urgent nursing visits as needed.
• Assess patient condition and provide nursing interventions.
• Manage pain and symptoms per plan of care and orders.
• Document findings accurately and communicate changes to daytime team.

Skills

RN experience

Hospice care

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

California RN license

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) – HospiceLocation: Lancaster, CA & Surrounding AreasThe coverage details are as follows:Schedule: Monday–Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:30 AM, and Friday 5:00 PM to Monday 8:30 AM.Staffing Goal: We aim to hire at least 3 staff members to rotate on-call coverage and holiday shifts for our full-time team.Compensation:Weekday Stipend: $155Weekend Stipend: $185Active Care Hourly Rate: $50–$55/hourTime Tracking: Calls lasting under 15 minutes per hour are covered by the stipend. Any time spent beyond that is added as hourly pay on their timesheet. Please let me know if your system handles this differently.Join Anthem HospiceAt Anthem Hospice, we are committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care that brings comfort, dignity, and support to patients and their families. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to support our patients and families throughout Lancaster and the surrounding areas.The On-Call RN plays an important role in ensuring our patients have access to skilled nursing support when needs arise outside of regular business hours. This position is ideal for an RN who is confident working independently, has strong clinical judgment, and remains calm and compassionate during urgent or sensitive situations.ResponsibilitiesRespond to patient and caregiver calls during assigned on-call hours.Make PRN and urgent nursing visits as needed.Assess changes in patient condition and provide appropriate nursing interventions.Provide symptom and pain management in accordance with the patient's plan of care and physician orders.Communicate with physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team regarding changes in condition and patient needs.Provide education, emotional support, and guidance to patients and families.Assist patients and families during end-of-life changes and provide support at the time of death as needed.Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation for all calls, visits, assessments, and interventions.Coordinate with pharmacies, DME providers, facilities, and other resources when necessary to address after-hours patient needs.Ensure continuity of care by communicating relevant updates to the daytime clinical team.QualificationsCurrent and unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.Previous hospice, home health, palliative care, or acute care experience preferred.Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills.Experience with pain and symptom management preferred.Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in the field.Compassionate and confident communicating with patients and families during end-of-life situations.Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.Reliable transportation and ability to travel throughout the assigned service area.Ability to meet all applicable employment and regulatory requirements.What We're Looking ForWe are looking for an RN who understands that hospice nursing is about more than clinical care. Our ideal candidate is dependable, responsive, and compassionate and can provide reassurance to patients and families when they need it most.If you're an RN who thrives in an independent environment and wants to make a meaningful difference for patients and families, we'd love to hear from you.Education and Experience:Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the State in which you are employeed