Night Shift On-Call Hospice RN: Compassionate Care

VNA Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health Group in Essex County, NJ is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse for night shifts to provide compassionate after-hours care to hospice patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a current NJ RN license with 1–2 years of hospice or palliative care experience, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document care promptly, and follow hospice best

Qualifications

• Current NJ RN license.
• 1–2 years hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hospice patients during after-hours and night shifts.
• Respond promptly to calls and perform on-site visits as needed.
• Assess and manage pain and other symptoms to ensure comfort.
• Offer guidance and emotional support to families.
• Communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary hospice team.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and communication.
• Follow hospice best practices to ensure compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

NJ RN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

VNA Health Group in Essex County, NJ is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse for night shifts to provide compassionate after-hours care to hospice patients and families. The ideal candidate holds a current NJ RN license with 1–2 years of hospice or palliative care experience, strong assessment and communication skills, and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, document care promptly, and follow hospice best