Night Hospice RN — After-Hours On-Call Care

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group is seeking compassionate On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts in Essex County, NJ. You will provide after-hours end-of-life care, address patient needs, and support families with empathy and clinical excellence.

The role requires a current NJ RN license and preferred hospice/palliative care experience, with availability for night shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Hospice/palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing care to hospice patients during night shifts.
• Respond to patient calls, perform on-site visits as needed, and manage urgent needs.
• Assess and manage pain and symptoms to ensure comfort.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to families during challenging times.
• Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, and chaplains.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• Adhere to VNA Health Group hospice best practices and quality standards.

Skills

Hospice care

Assessment

Communication

Education

NJ RN license

Job description

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group is seeking compassionate On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts in Essex County, NJ. You will provide after-hours end-of-life care, address patient needs, and support families with empathy and clinical excellence.

The role requires a current NJ RN license and preferred hospice/palliative care experience, with availability for night shifts, weekends, and holidays.