Hospice On Call Nurse 7 on 7 off

Ascend Health; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Ascend Hospice in North Wales, PA is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to support patients after hours. You will triage calls, determine whether a visit is needed, and provide nursing care focused on comfort and dignity.

This role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, PA RN license, and hospice/home health experience, with strong clinical judgment and communication. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally during on-call hours are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• Current PA RN license to practice is required.
• Hospice or home health experience is required.
• Strong clinical judgement and communication skills are required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally during on-call hours.

Responsibilities

• Triage calls from patients, families, and facilities and decide on phone vs. visit.
• Conduct visits to assess condition changes and manage pain/symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered per hospice plan of care.
• Guide caregivers on comfort meds and what to expect as conditions change.
• Coordinate with physicians and hospice team to address urgent care needs and arrange meds/equipment.
• Document calls, visits, and interventions and provide clear handoffs to the care team.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Documentation

Independence after hours

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

Hospice RN On-Call Nurse

Ascend Hospice | North Wales, PA
Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, with evening and overnight coverage
Territory: North Wales and the surrounding service area

Ascend Hospice is hiring an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to support hospice patients and their families after hours. You’ll help caregivers know what to do when a patient’s condition changes, make visits when needed, and provide nursing care focused on comfort and dignity.

What You’ll Do

• Triage calls from patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff. Determine whether concerns can be addressed by phone or require a visit or escalation.

• Make visits as needed to assess changes in condition and manage pain and other symptoms.

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and in accordance with the patient’s hospice plan of care.

• Guide caregivers on comfort medications, what to expect as a patient’s condition changes, and when to call hospice.

• Coordinate with physicians, the clinical supervisor, and the interdisciplinary hospice team to address urgent care needs and arrange medications, equipment, or supplies.

• Document calls, visits, and interventions promptly and provide clear handoffs to the care team.

What You’ll Need

• Associate degree in nursing.

• Current RN license with authority to practice in Pennsylvania.

• Hospice or home health experience required.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently after hours.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally during assigned on‑call hours.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Mileage reimbursement

• Opportunities for career growth

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.