Hospice Weekend Option Nurse, RN

Guardian Angel Hospice; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits after 30 days

Flexible scheduling

Paid holidays and vacation/sick time

Career advancement

Job summary

Guardian Angel Hospice is seeking a Weekend Option Nurse to provide specialized nursing care aligned with physician-directed plans of care. The role focuses on patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence, supporting families during critical weekend hours.

The nurse will evaluate needs, deliver direct weekend care, and maintain world-class end-of-life care with pain management and symptom control, while collaborating with physicians and the care team.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and re-evaluates the nursing needs.
• Provides direct care during the weekend.
• Demonstrates competency in end-of-life care including pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, central line care and maintenance, wound care and aseptic technique.
• Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death of a patient, and makes on-site visits.
• Advocates for the patient and family to ensure preferences are honored.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with those served.
• Educates patient/family on Advance Directives.
• Supervises and teaches the home health aide.
• Initiates communication with attending physicians and community resources to report changes as needed.
• Familiar with agency policies and regulatory rules relevant to hospice services.

Skills

Nursing care

Weekend shift

Pain management

Infusion therapy

Wound care

Aseptic technique

Critical thinking

Communication

Job description

Join Our Caring Team — Where Compassion Meets Purpose! Newly Increased Pay Scale!

The Weekend Option Nurse plays a key role in providing specialized nursing care that aligns with the physician-directed and team-developed plan of care. With a focus on patient comfort, safety, and clinical excellence, this nurse supports both patients and their families during critical weekend hours.

• Evaluates and routinely re-evaluates the nursing needs of the patient
• Provides direct care as needed during the weekend
• Demonstrates competency in all skills required to provide world-class end-of-life care, including, but not limited to, pain management, symptom control, infusion therapy, central line care and maintenance, wound care, and aseptic technique
• Responds to medical or emotional crisis and/or death of a patient, and makes on-site visits.
• Advocates for the patient and the family to ensure the patient's preferences are honored
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with those served
• Assists with the education of the patient/family on Advance Directives
• Supervises and teaches the home health aide
• Initiates communication with attending physicians and other community resources to report changes as needed
• Demonstrates familiarity with policies of the agency and rules, regulations of community, state, and federal bodies, which relate to the delivery of hospice services

Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license

Guardian Angel Hospice is a premier, locally owned hospice organization serving 30 counties. We empower patients in the final phase of incurable illnesses with exceptional care. We are committed to the success of our employees, offering unmatched training, competitive pay, and numerous extra pay opportunities that reflect your hard work. When you join our team, you can confidently expect:

• Competitive wages and weekly bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits available after just 30 days
• Flexible scheduling that promotes work-life balance
• Paid holidays and generous vacation/sick time
• Clear pathways for career advancement

Join Guardian Angel Hospice and be a vital part of making a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families!

Guardian Angel Hospice is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.