Hospice RN on Call

Vitality Hospice; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance

FSA

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

7 Paid Holidays

Tapcheck – access earned wages

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee appreciation events

Professional development

Employee discount program

Auto service discount

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Vitality Hospice is seeking a compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) in New Jersey. You will provide after-hours hospice care, respond to patient needs, manage symptoms, and support families during evenings, nights, and weekends.

The role requires an NJ RN license and at least 1 year of RN experience; hospice experience is preferred but training is available. Join a supportive team committed to exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ RN license
• Minimum 1 year RN experience (hospice/home health preferred)
• Hospice experience preferred; training available
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking
• Excellent communication and bedside manner
• Ability to work independently and with team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours hospice care and symptom management
• Perform nursing assessments and interventions
• Educate patients and families with compassion
• Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team
• Document accurately in the EMR
• Ensure compliance with Medicare and hospice standards
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage

Skills

NJ RN License

1 year RN

Hospice exp preferred

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Job description

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN)

Full-Time | Hospice | New Jersey

Be the Calm When Patients Need It Most.

At Vitality Hospice, our nurses are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a compassionate, confident On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in providing exceptional end-of-life care while supporting patients and families during life's most important moments.

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a supportive leadership team, outstanding benefits, and opportunities to grow, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Vitality Hospice?

At Vitality, we believe in taking care of the people who take care of our patients.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance through Aflac
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays (6 company holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Tapcheck – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Monthly Employee Appreciation & Recognition
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Employee Discount Program
• Auto Service Discount Program
• Friendly, supportive team culture

Position Overview

As an On-Call Registered Nurse, you'll provide compassionate after-hours hospice care, responding to patient needs, managing symptoms, supporting families, and ensuring comfort during evenings, nights, and weekends. You'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional hospice care.

Schedule

Full-Time On-Call

• 48-hour on-call weekend shift
• Four weekday on-call shifts (Monday–Friday | 5:00 PM – 8:00 AM)

What You'll Do

• Respond to after-hours patient needs and symptom management
• Perform nursing assessments and develop appropriate interventions
• Provide compassionate education and emotional support to patients and families
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary hospice team
• Complete timely, accurate documentation in the EMR
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, state regulations, and hospice standards
• Participate in rotating on-call coverage while providing exceptional customer service

What We're Looking For

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License required
• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (Hospice, Home Health, Oncology, ICU, ER, or Med-Surg experience preferred)
• Hospice experience preferred, but we're willing to train the right candidate
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and compassionate bedside manner
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the clinical team
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance

Why Nurses Choose Vitality

At Vitality Hospice, you're more than an employee—you become part of a team that genuinely cares about one another. We believe in supporting our nurses with the tools, leadership, flexibility, and recognition they deserve so they can focus on what matters most: providing extraordinary care to patients and families.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion truly makes a difference every day.

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Field-Based / Travel Throughout Assigned New Jersey Territory