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

Heartland Hospice; Lathrop (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate hospice care to patients in homes and facilities across Missouri. The RN triages after-hours calls, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements dignity-centered care plans focused on comfort and quality of life.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, support families, manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, document care, and uphold regulatory and quality standards while honoring

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and coordinate urgent home or facility visits.
• Assess patient symptoms and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and families about care goals and what to expect.
• Document care activities promptly and accurately per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate status changes to providers.

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate hospice care to patients in homes and facilities across Missouri. The RN triages after-hours calls, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements dignity-centered care plans focused on comfort and quality of life.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team, support families, manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, document care, and uphold regulatory and quality standards while honoring