Hospice RN On-Call (FT) — After-Hours Support & Comfort

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education and professional

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice is seeking an experienced RN On-Call to provide after-hours nursing care, triage, and guidance for patients and families in our eight-county service area. The role emphasizes compassionate, clinically excellent care during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team, document thoroughly in the EMR, and educate families on disease progression and comfort-focused care. Florida RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license (or Multistate Compact)
• Minimum 3 years nursing experience
• Hospice and/or palliative care experience preferred
• Strong assessment, triage, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Valid Florida driver license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing support, assessment, and triage
• Respond to patient and family concerns with compassion and clinical expertise
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team
• Assist with symptom management and medication concerns
• Complete accurate EMR documentation
• Educate patients and families on disease progression and comfort-focused care
• Support quality hospice care through collaboration and sound clinical judgment

Skills

Triage & assessment

Clinical decision-making

Compassionate communication

Team coordination

EMR documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Big Bend Hospice is seeking an experienced RN On-Call to provide after-hours nursing care, triage, and guidance for patients and families in our eight-county service area. The role emphasizes compassionate, clinically excellent care during evenings, weekends, and holidays.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team, document thoroughly in the EMR, and educate families on disease progression and comfort-focused care. Florida RN licensure is required.