On-Call Hospice RN - Compassionate Crisis Care

JOL Healthcare; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JOL Healthcare is seeking a Hospice RN On-Call to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and hospice settings during non-business hours.

You will respond to calls, manage symptoms, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, document in the EMR, and support families with education and compassionate care.

This role requires travel locally, crisis management skills, and the ability to work independently while following the hospice philosophy.

Qualifications

• RN license in practice state.
• 2+ years nursing with at least 1 year in hospice/palliative care.
• Crisis management and independent decision-making required.
• Willingness to travel locally during on-call.

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient and family calls during on-call hours.
• Provide skilled nursing care and symptom management.
• Assess patient condition and communicate with physicians and team members.
• Coordinate emergency visits and interventions as needed.
• Document all patient interactions in the EMR.
• Support patients and families with emotional and educational needs.
• Ensure continuity of care and follow-up with the primary hospice team.
• Participate in on-call rotation as assigned.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Independent decision-making

Compassionate care

Education

RN license (state)

Hospice/Palliative Care certification (preferred)

Nursing degree (accredited program)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

JOL Healthcare is seeking a Hospice RN On-Call to provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and hospice settings during non-business hours.

You will respond to calls, manage symptoms, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, document in the EMR, and support families with education and compassionate care.

This role requires travel locally, crisis management skills, and the ability to work independently while following the hospice philosophy.