Home Health RN Weekend On-Call

Jol Healthcare; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Jol Healthcare is seeking a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse to provide after-hours and weekend nursing coverage in Leander, TX. The RN will triage calls, deliver direct patient care, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to maintain high-quality, compassionate care in line with policy and state/federal regulations.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience, an RN license in Texas, and CPR/BLS certification, with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and RN license in the state of practice.
• 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience; home health, hospice, or acute care preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification; ACLS/CHPN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary on-call nurse during assigned hours (Fri eve–Mon morn).
• Respond to patient/family calls and determine interventions or visits.
• Conduct home or facility visits to assess condition and implement physician orders.
• Complete scheduled visits totaling 8 productivity points on weekends.
• Provide education to patients/families on care, medications, and disease processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers and team members for coordinated care.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EHR; ensure timely handoffs.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

EHR proficiency

Education

2 Year Degree

BSN preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Mobile health tech

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 202 - JOL Home Health Leander - Leander, TX 78641Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $95,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: NursePosition Summary

The Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse provides after-hours and weekend nursing coverage to ensure continuity of patient care. The RN responds to urgent clinical needs, triages calls, provides direct patient care, and coordinates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in accordance with organizational policies and state/federal regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-call nurse during assigned on-call hours (typically Friday evening through Monday morning).
• Respond promptly to patient/family phone calls and determine appropriate interventions or visits.
• Conduct home or facility visits as necessary to assess patient condition, provide skilled nursing care, and implement physician orders.
• Perform scheduled visits totaling 8 points of productivity on both Saturday and Sunday, ensuring efficient workload management and timely completion of assigned visits.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families regarding care, medications, and disease processes.
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and other team members to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and communications accurately and on time in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in handoff reports at the start and end of on-call shifts to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.
• Comply with infection control, safety, and confidentiality policies.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of clinical nursing experience; home health, hospice, or acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification required; additional certifications (ACLS, CHPN, etc.) preferred.

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with electronic documentation systems and mobile technology.

Working Conditions

• On-call position requiring availability during scheduled hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned.
• May require travel to patient homes or facilities (reliable transportation and valid driver’s license required).
• Exposure to varying home environments and clinical conditions.