On-Call Hospice RN: Comfort & Dignity Advocate

Heartland Hospice; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients in homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements comfort-focused care plans while educating families and documenting care.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, clear communication with providers, and a deep respect for patient goals and cultural values within regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and willingness to provide after-hours care.
• Ability to triage after-hours calls and urgent visits.
• Experience in pain and symptom management for terminally ill patients.
• Strong communication with interdisciplinary team and patient education.
• Respect for patient goals, cultural values, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and coordinate urgent visits.
• Assess symptoms and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Administer medications and manage pain.
• Educate patients and families; document observations and care actions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and communicate status changes to providers.

Skills

After-hours triage

Home hospice nursing

Pain & symptom management

Care planning

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients in homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements comfort-focused care plans while educating families and documenting care.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, clear communication with providers, and a deep respect for patient goals and cultural values within regulatory standards.