On CALL Hospice RN

Swan Hospice; New Jersey; On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hospice in Central New Jersey is seeking On-Call Registered Nurses (RN) to respond to census, referrals, and after-hours inquiries. The role emphasizes urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions, pain and symptom management, and collaboration with the hospice team to maximize patient outcomes.

Applicants must hold NJ RN license and be able to work independently in crisis situations, with strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to families.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of New Jersey.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Ability to work independently during on-call shifts.
• Strong interpersonal and family communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to hospice census and referrals after hours.
• Provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions.
• Manage pain and symptom control.
• Collaborate with hospice team and external providers.
• Consult with Medical Director and on-call administrator as needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Crisis management

Communication

Care coordination

Education

RN licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Swan Hospice is actively seeking On Call Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team in Central New Jersey.

We provide quality hospice care to patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and in private homes.

Job Description

A. BASIC PURPOSE

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The On-Call Hospice RN is responsible for responding to all of the Hospice patient census and their families, as well as handling any referrals or community inquiries outside of office hour. The on-call nurse will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and their families, skilled pain and symptom management and collaboration with providers within and outside of the hospice team to maximize positive patient outcomes. The work of the On-Call Hospice RN provides considerable consideration for independent assessment and judgement in crisis situations, utilizing and consulting with the Hospice Medical Director and administrator on call as indicated.