On-Call Hospice RN: After-Hours Patient Care

Affinity Health Management; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Health Management is seeking an On Call Hospice Registered Nurse to respond to after-hours patient census and family inquiries, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions, pain control, symptom management, and coordination with the hospice team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include after-hours assessments, documenting care promptly, communicating with physicians, and supporting home-bound patients and families with

Qualifications

• Hospice/homecare nursing experience required.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work during nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urgent after-hours assessments.
• Provide pain control and symptom management.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians and IDG.
• Assist in admissions and family education.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant practices.

Skills

Hospice care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Pain management

Driving license

HIPAA compliance

After-hours availability

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

Affinity Health Management is seeking an On Call Hospice Registered Nurse to respond to after-hours patient census and family inquiries, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You will provide urgent clinical and psychosocial interventions, pain control, symptom management, and coordination with the hospice team to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include after-hours assessments, documenting care promptly, communicating with physicians, and supporting home-bound patients and families with