On-Call Hospice Nurse: After-Hours Care

Pennant Group; Casa Grande (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking an On Call Nurse in Arizona to support hospice patients outside regular hours. You will perform visits, wound care, and nursing tasks under the RN Case Manager, while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to maintain the plan of care.

Responsibilities include after-hours calls, documenting care, educating families, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A valid AZ nursing license, CPR certification, and active driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice professional nursing in Arizona.
• Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains a current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile in good working order.
• Minimum of two years’ experience, preferably in public health, home care or hospice nursing.
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision.
• No required management experience; may supervise hospice aides.
• Demonstrates strong observation, problem solving, and verbal/written communications.

Responsibilities

• Works outside of normal business hours and holidays.
• Receives after-hours calls from Agape Hospice main line or answering service and addresses caller needs.
• Conducts patient visits and gathers information for the RN Case Manager.
• Performs treatments, including wound care, as directed by the RN Case Manager.
• Uses gathered data to determine nursing diagnoses and incorporate into the plan of care under RN supervision.
• Updates the Interdisciplinary Team Plan of Care and attends required meetings.
• Follows the Plan of Care when delivering hospice services to patients.
• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on medications and care.

Skills

Self-directed

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

RN degree (NLN accredited)

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking an On Call Nurse in Arizona to support hospice patients outside regular hours. You will perform visits, wound care, and nursing tasks under the RN Case Manager, while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to maintain the plan of care.

Responsibilities include after-hours calls, documenting care, educating families, and ensuring regulatory compliance. A valid AZ nursing license, CPR certification, and active driver’s license are required.