Hospice On-Call Nurse (RN/LPN)

Vetted Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Hospice Nurse (After-Hours) to provide compassionate care to patients and support to families in the east Kansas City metro. You will respond to calls, assess needs, manage symptoms, and coordinate comfort measures across home and facility settings.

Applicants must hold an active Missouri or Kansas RN/LPN license and CPR certification, with at least two years of hospice or palliative care experience.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN license in MO or KS.
• CPR certification.
• At least two years hospice or palliative care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient and caregiver calls and assess needs promptly.
• Manage symptoms and deliver end-of-life care, including coordination of comfort measures.
• Visit patients in home and facility settings as required.
• Educate families and caregivers on hospice care, symptom management, and what to expect.
• Coordinate care across Jackson County and surrounding areas, collaborating with the care team.

Skills

Hospice nursing

Home visits

Patient assessment

Education

RN or LPN licensure in Missouri or Kansas

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Hospice Nurse (After-Hours)

Provide compassionate after-hours hospice nursing care to patients and support caregivers through home and facility visits in the east Kansas City metro.

• Respond to patient and caregiver calls and assess needs promptly.
• Manage symptoms and deliver end-of-life care, including coordination of comfort measures.
• Visit patients in home and facility settings as required.
• Educate families and caregivers on hospice care, symptom management, and what to expect.
• Coordinate care across Jackson County and surrounding areas, collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• RN or LPN licensure in Missouri or Kansas.
• CPR certification.
• At least two years of hospice or palliative care nursing experience.