On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse — Comfort & Symptom Care

Heartland Hospice; Drexel (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care in patients' homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, performs urgent visits, and develops care plans focused on comfort and dignity.

The role includes pain management, medication administration, patient and family education, and thorough documentation. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, communicates status changes to providers, and supports emotional and spiritual

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Experience in hospice or end-of-life care preferred.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and determine urgent needs.
• Make urgent home or facility visits as needed.
• Assess pain and symptoms and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document administration.
• Educate patients and families about care goals and what to expect.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of care provided.

Skills

After-hours triage

Pain management

Symptom assessment

Patient education

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

RN license

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care in patients' homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, performs urgent visits, and develops care plans focused on comfort and dignity.

The role includes pain management, medication administration, patient and family education, and thorough documentation. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, communicates status changes to providers, and supports emotional and spiritual