Hospice Weekend On-Call RN: Flexible Schedule

Visiting Nurse Health System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 74,666 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

403b Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Hospice Weekend On-Call RN to provide nursing care, emotional support, and education to terminally ill patients and families. This role requires nursing assessment, symptom management, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Weekend shifts are available (Fri-Mon or Sat-Sun). Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold GA RN licensure with CPR certification, plus at least one year of relevant hospice or

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or BSN preferred).
• Hold current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and a valid CPR certification.
• Have at least one year of experience in critical care, medical-surgical, hospice, oncology, or community health nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services as required by your competency checklist, including managing urgent needs at the bedside, administering comfort medications, and delivering emotional and practical support.
• Evaluate patient responses to care and document thoroughly in visit notes, including patient and family education on disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and ensure records comply with physician orders, frequency requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Obtain and document physician orders for care and revise plans of care as patient conditions change.
• Assess patients for admission to the hospice program, coordinate care across home and inpatient settings, complete transfer forms, and communicate updates to staff.
• Make referrals to other agencies on behalf of patients as needed.
• Participate in on-call responsibilities, providing services to adult and pediatric hospice patients in collaboration with pediatric backup staff.
• As time allows, conduct record reviews, assist the Hospice Center, and attend weekly home hospice team meetings.
• Practice and demonstrate infection control standards per VNHS policy.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Hospice care experience

Critical care experience

Communication skills

Driving/transportation

Education

Diploma/Associate/BSN in Nursing

Job description

Visiting Nurse Health System in Atlanta is seeking a Hospice Weekend On-Call RN to provide nursing care, emotional support, and education to terminally ill patients and families. This role requires nursing assessment, symptom management, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.

Weekend shifts are available (Fri-Mon or Sat-Sun). Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold GA RN licensure with CPR certification, plus at least one year of relevant hospice or