Hospice RN On-Call: After-Hours Pain & Comfort

Caring Hospice Services; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$4,000 signing bonus

Job summary

Caring Hospice Services is seeking an RN on-call to provide direct patient care after hours, with a focus on pain and symptom control for hospice patients. The role requires PA licensure and involves driving to patient locations as needed.

The position is shift-based (8a-8p) every other weekend, with a signing bonus available to the selected candidate. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for coordinating with families and physicians.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an RN in the state of PA.
• Ability to relate and treat terminally ill patients and families.
• Strong patient assessment, management and documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Access to reliable automobile with proof of liability insurance.
• Prior hospice or end-of-life care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care with emphasis on pain and symptom control after hours.
• Coordinate with physicians and families to implement the care plan.
• Document patient status, interventions and responses promptly.
• Prioritize calls and respond quickly to after-hours needs.
• Identify patient or caregiver needs and recommend comfort measures.

Skills

PA RN license

Pain management

Patient assessment

Documentation

Communication

Driving

Education

RN license PA

Job description

Caring Hospice Services is seeking an RN on-call to provide direct patient care after hours, with a focus on pain and symptom control for hospice patients. The role requires PA licensure and involves driving to patient locations as needed.

The position is shift-based (8a-8p) every other weekend, with a signing bonus available to the selected candidate. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential for coordinating with families and physicians.