On-Call Hospice RN: Compassionate Home Care

Heartland Hospice; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice in the United States seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements care plans focused on comfort and dignity.

You will manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, educate patients and families, document timely updates, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while honoring patient

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in the United States.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Ability to triage after-hours calls and perform urgent visits.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and make urgent visits.
• Assess symptoms and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Manage pain and symptom control; administer medications as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families, and provide timely documentation.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate status changes to providers.
• Support emotional and spiritual needs while honoring patient goals and cultural values.

Skills

RN licensure

Hospice care

Symptom management

After-hours triage

Education

RN license (USA)

Job description

Heartland Hospice in the United States seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements care plans focused on comfort and dignity.

You will manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, educate patients and families, document timely updates, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while honoring patient