On Call Hospice Nurse RN

Dignity-Home-Health-and-Hospice; American Fork (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Dignity Home Health & Hospice seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to provide after-hours care in Utah County. This part-time, on-call role supports patients and families with clinical assessments, education, and hands-on care in homes and facilities.

Responsibilities include after-hours triage, home visits, and thorough documentation while collaborating with the care team. Utah RN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• 1 year of home health or hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Able to travel and work independently after hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support, patient assessment, education, and hands-on care after hours.
• Address patient needs via telephone triage and in-person visits when needed.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in homes, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Maintain thorough clinical documentation and coordinate with care team.
• Support after-hours admissions as required.

Skills

Home health nursing

Hospice nursing

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

EMR systems

Travel by relocation

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

On Call Hospice Nurse RN

Dignity Home Health and Hospice American Fork, Utah, United States

About this position

Dignity Home Health & Hospice

Part-Time | On-Call

Dignity Home Health & Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse (RN)

As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a reliable and compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to provide support to patients and their families outside of normal business hours. This position is a great fit for an experienced nurse who is committed to patient-centered care, confident working independently, and values being part of a collaborative and supportive team.

• Employment Type: Part-Time, On-Call
• Service Area: Multiple locations throughout Utah County
• On-Call Hours: Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 7:55 a.m.

Position Overview

The On-Call RN provides clinical support, patient assessment, education, and hands-on care during scheduled evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. As an after-hours resource, you will be an important point of contact for patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff when they need clinical assistance outside of regular office hours.

• Address patient needs after hours through telephone triage and in-person visits when necessary.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments in a variety of settings, including private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities.
• Provide knowledgeable guidance, support, and reassurance to patients, families, caregivers, and facility personnel.
• Conduct after-hours admissions when needed.
• Complete thorough, accurate, and timely clinical documentation.
• Maintain open communication with the interdisciplinary care team to promote coordinated and consistent patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of home health and/or hospice nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment abilities and sound critical-thinking skills.
• Dependable, composed, and professional when responding to urgent or unfamiliar situations.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to patient and family care.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working with electronic medical records and other healthcare technology.
• Dependable transportation for travel throughout the service area.

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Current Utah Registered Nurse (RN) license — required
• Current CPR certification — required
• Valid Utah driver’s license and current automobile insurance — required

Areas of Care

• Hospice
• Home Health
• Geriatrics