Evening Hospice Clinical Support Nurse – RN (8/10h, Sign-On)

Blue Ridge Care; Virginia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Evening shift differential

Flexible full-time schedule

PTO and paid volunteer time

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship

Peer support and mentorship

Thrift Shop discount

Career growth through 2030 plan

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a compassionate Clinical Support Nurse (On Call) to join our hospice team on a full-time basis. You will provide evening visits, assess patients, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and families.

The role offers 8-hour or 10-hour evening shifts, travel across the service area, and eligibility for shift differentials. A sign-on bonus is included and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Two+ years hospice/home health/ICU/critical care nursing preferred.
• CHPN certification preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid hospice regulations.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to travel throughout the Blue Ridge Care territory.
• Calm, confident presence during urgent and emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent calls from patients and families during evening hours.
• Provide visits to address urgent concerns, symptom changes, or end-of-life needs.
• Deliver skilled nursing care per physician orders.
• Assess patient conditions and provide clinical oversight when LPN support is involved.
• Develop, update, and implement individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Support symptom management and patient comfort.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and care techniques.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance during difficult situations.
• Communicate changes in condition to physicians and obtain orders.
• Complete timely clinical documentation.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services for home care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Assist with admissions, crisis visits, death visits, and after-hours hospice needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

EMR proficiency

Independent work

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Education

Virginia RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a compassionate Clinical Support Nurse (On Call) to join our hospice team on a full-time basis. You will provide evening visits, assess patients, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity for patients and families.

The role offers 8-hour or 10-hour evening shifts, travel across the service area, and eligibility for shift differentials. A sign-on bonus is included and benefits are provided.