On-Call Hospice RN: After-Hours Visits & Assessments

Amedisys; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options (PPO or HSA) with

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Mental health support

Job summary

Amedisys in Roanoke, VA seeks a Hospice on call Registered Nurse to respond to after-hours home requests by phone or by in-person visits with skilled assessment and interventions, including potential after-hours admissions and end-of-life visits.

The role offers $84,000–$86,000 salaried pay plus mileage, with alternating weekend schedules and comprehensive benefits. You will perform initial assessments, plan care, educate families, and collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state you work in.
• One+ year of nursing experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing

Assessment

Care planning

Education

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

Amedisys in Roanoke, VA seeks a Hospice on call Registered Nurse to respond to after-hours home requests by phone or by in-person visits with skilled assessment and interventions, including potential after-hours admissions and end-of-life visits.

The role offers $84,000–$86,000 salaried pay plus mileage, with alternating weekend schedules and comprehensive benefits. You will perform initial assessments, plan care, educate families, and collaborate with the care team.