On-Call Hospice RN: After-Hours Care & Support

Apploi; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking an On-Call Hospice RN to respond to patient census, handle referrals and community inquiries after hours, and provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and families.

This role emphasizes independent assessment in crises, collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director and care team, skilled pain and symptom management, thorough documentation, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant practice.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Maintains current unencumbered license to practice in Florida as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferably two years of experience in hospice, homecare, hospital medical-surgical or oncology nursing.

Responsibilities

• Consistent availability by telephone and email during assigned shifts.
• Conducts urgent physical and psychosocial assessments of the patient and family during after hours and determines appropriate interventions.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of the nursing process.
• Provides skilled nursing care focusing on pain control and symptom management.
• Documents patient care thoroughly and timely.
• Communicates and collaborates with the physician regarding the patient’s needs and reports changes in the patient’s condition.

Job description

Apploi is seeking an On-Call Hospice RN to respond to patient census, handle referrals and community inquiries after hours, and provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions for patients and families.

This role emphasizes independent assessment in crises, collaboration with the Hospice Medical Director and care team, skilled pain and symptom management, thorough documentation, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant practice.