Hospice Afterhours RN/LVN (per diem/oncall)

Anchor Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive leadership and team

Meaningful, patient-centered work

Nurse-valuing culture

Job summary

Anchor Health seeks an After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN to provide skilled nursing care outside of standard business hours. The role requires independent decision-making and supportive care during evenings and nights, with on-call coverage and weekends as assigned.

Per diem position offering competitive compensation and benefits, aligned with hospice care standards. The nurse collaborates with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.

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

RN/LVN license

Hospice/home health experience

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Compassionate presence

Driver’s license

Insured vehicle

Job description

Hospice Afterhours RN/LVN (per diem/oncall)

Be there when patients and families need you most.

Are you a compassionate, confident nurse who excels in independent decision-making and calm support during evenings and nights?

Anchor Health is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN/ RN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours.

At Anchor Health, we believe our nurses are the heart of hospice care. We foster a supportive, appreciative workplace where your expertise, judgment, and compassion are truly valued.

Position Overview

The After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN provides professional nursing care to hospice patients during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role ensures continuity of care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families after 5:00 PM.

The nurse works independently while maintaining close communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and leadership to support individualized plans of care.

Schedule

• 5pm-8am
• Weekends and holidays as assigned
• On-call/after-hours coverage

Key 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Meaningful, patient-centered work
• A culture that values and respects nurses