Night-Shift Hospice RN On-Call — Compassionate Care

Ascend Health; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Ascend Hospice is hiring an RN On Call Nurse to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (8pm–8:30am) in the Olathe, KS area. The role involves performing nursing assessments, planning and evaluating care, and coordinating with the Medical Director and IDT to ensure high-quality hospice services.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, a State RN license, and experience in hospice or home health care.

Qualifications

• State RN license required.
• Experience in hospice or home health care required.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel locally within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for hospice patients.
• Provide hospice nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Coordinate with physicians, hospice staff, and agencies to plan patient care.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and accurate charges per policy and Medicare rules.
• Administer medications per federal/state laws and hospice policies.
• Collaborate with Medical Director to determine eligibility and care needs.
• Conduct initial patient/family assessment for home care planning.
• Re-evaluate patient nursing needs and adjust care plans as needed.
• Counsel patients and families on end-of-life needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and IDT.

Skills

On-call nursing

Hospice care

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent work

Local travel

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

State Certified RN license

Job description

Ascend Hospice is hiring an RN On Call Nurse to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights (8pm–8:30am) in the Olathe, KS area. The role involves performing nursing assessments, planning and evaluating care, and coordinating with the Medical Director and IDT to ensure high-quality hospice services.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Nursing, a State RN license, and experience in hospice or home health care.