On Call Registered Nurse - Hospice

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Certification Assistance

Wellness Programs

Career Path Program

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice in Peoria, IL is seeking an On-Call Registered Nurse to combine field and remote patient management, offering weekday or weekend on-call shifts with after-hours support.

You will provide skilled nursing, symptom management, and crisis intervention for hospice patients in homes and facilities, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate end-of-life care and accurate EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience; hospice/home health/oncology/palliative or critical care preferred.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours and weekend patient, family, and caregiver needs with timely nursing assessments and interventions.
• Perform on-call visits to assess changes in patient condition, manage symptoms, and adjust care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, pharmacies, and the interdisciplinary team for continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Facilitate admissions, deaths, and urgent clinical situations per hospice policies and regulations.
• Document assessments, interventions, and coordination activities in the EMR.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

EMR experience

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Peoria Hospice - Peoria, IL 61615

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $92,500.00 Salary/year

On-Call Registered Nurse - Weekday or Weekend- We are flexible to your schedule!

After-hours support. Mostly remote. Critical impact.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort, support, and responsive end-of-life care when patients and families need it most. As a On-Call Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention to hospice patients receiving care in homes and facilities. This role offers a unique blend of independence, flexibility, and meaningful patient impact while working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team.

Schedule, Hours & Territory

• We are open to weekend or weekday on-call
• Combination of scheduled patient visits and on-call responsibilities
• Primarily remote when not actively responding to patient needs in the field

Who We Are

At The Care Team Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered provider dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner in hospice, supporting patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and respect during life's most important moments.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Wellness Programs
• Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Additional Voluntary Coverage
• Great Total Rewards Package!!

QualificationsKey Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours and weekend patient, family, and caregiver needs by providing timely nursing assessments, interventions, and clinical support.
• Perform on-call visits to assess changes in patient condition, manage symptoms, and implement appropriate care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Facilitate admissions, deaths, and other urgent clinical situations in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; hospice, home health, oncology, palliative care, or critical care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent patient needs, and make sound clinical decisions in the field.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR); Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively support patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.