Hospice On-Call RN – Overnight & Weekend

Deercreekseniorliving; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Namaste Home Health + Hospice is seeking an on-call Hospice RN (RN) to provide overnight and weekend nursing care in patients' homes and care facilities in the Denver area. The role requires compassionate, independent practice with strong assessment and end-of-life care skills.

Current Colorado RN license, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and the ability to travel overnight are essential. CPR certification is required, and hospice admissions experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Colorado in good standing.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.
• Hospice, palliative care, ER, ICU, oncology, or home health experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Ability and willingness to travel overnight to patient homes and facilities.
• CPR (PR) certification required.
• Experience completing hospice admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to after-hours hospice calls from patients, families, caregivers, and facilities.
• Perform overnight nursing assessments in patient homes and facilities.
• Provide in-person intervention for pain crises, symptom exacerbations, respiratory distress, agitation, anxiety, active dying, falls, or other urgent clinical concerns.
• Evaluate when a phone intervention is appropriate versus in-person visit.
• Deliver compassionate end-of-life care and emotional support to patients and families.
• Administer and/or educate caregivers regarding medications, comfort measures, and symptom management.
• Provide crisis management aimed at preventing unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations whenever appropriate.
• Respond to patient deaths promptly and professionally.
• Complete nursing components related to patient deaths, including pronouncement procedures and family support.
• Complete after-hours hospice admissions and comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Educate patients and families regarding hospice philosophy, services, medications, and plan of care.
• Initiate care plans and coordinate necessary equipment and supplies.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independence

Job description

Namaste Home Health + Hospice is seeking an on-call Hospice RN (RN) to provide overnight and weekend nursing care in patients' homes and care facilities in the Denver area. The role requires compassionate, independent practice with strong assessment and end-of-life care skills.

Current Colorado RN license, at least 2 years of nursing experience, and the ability to travel overnight are essential. CPR certification is required, and hospice admissions experience is preferred.