HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE - ON CALL

Liberty Health; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Hospice in Cumberland County, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse - On Call to respond to after-hours calls, assess symptoms, administer medications, and support patients and families.

This full-time role covers 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. shifts from Monday to Thursday, requiring an active RN license, CPR certification, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently with compassion.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in state of practice.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to after-hours calls from patients, families, or caregivers regarding symptom management.
• Perform assessments and provide interventions to manage pain and other symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments per the plan of care.
• Educate patients and families about end-of-life care and medication usage.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, families, and hospice team.
• Document all patient interactions and outcomes in the EMR.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for urgent medication needs.
• Adhere to hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Independent decision-making

Education

RN license

Job description

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE - ON CALL

Liberty Health Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States

About this position

HOSPICE REGISTERED NURSE - ON CALL

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

Liberty Cares
With Compassion

At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of our patients and families facing terminal illness. That is why Liberty Hospice provides our hospice patients with state-of-the-art care and pain management services, delivered by our specially trained staff with emphasis on strength, dignity and compassion.

We are currently seeking an experienced:

HOSPICE RN - ON CALL

Full Time: (Mon - Thurs, 5p - 8a)

Cumberland County

JOB SUMMARY:

• Respond promptly to after-hours calls from patients, families or caregivers regarding symptom management, medication needs, or other urgent concerns.
• Perform assessments and provide appropriate interventions to manage pain and other symptoms.
• Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
• Provide patient and family education related to end-of-life care, symptom management and medication usage.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with patients, families, caregivers and the hospice interdisciplinary group.
• Document in the electronic medical record all patient interactions, assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly.
• Perform after-hours admissions as needed.
• Provide care consistent with a medical doctor's plan of treatment, agency policies and procedures, and reimbursement guidelines and consistent with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where care is given.
• When needed, develop a plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis utilizing findings of the assessment.
• Collaborate with other members of the hospice team, including physicians, RN case managers, social workers, chaplains.
• Coordinate with pharmacies for urgent medication needs.
• Adhere to all hospice policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and comply with HIPPA regulations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Current unrestricted RN licensure in state of practice, successful completion of a nursing education from an approved school of nursing with two years of clinical nursing experience and at least one year of hospice nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a variety of situations.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Background checks/drug-free workplace.
EOE.