On Call Registered Nurse - Weekend - Hospice

The Care Team Home Health & Hospice; New Philadelphia (OH); Remote; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness Programs

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) with Company Match

Certification Assistance

Job summary

The Care Team Hospice is seeking a Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing, symptom management, and crisis intervention for hospice patients in homes and facilities. You will join a compassionate interdisciplinary team and provide timely assessments and care coordination.

The schedule runs Friday 4:30 PM to Monday 8:00 AM with a mix of visits and on-call duties; work is primarily remote when not actively responding to patient needs.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in state of practice required.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; hospice/home health or palliative care preferred.
• Experience with EMR; Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred.

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 interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care.
• Facilitate admissions, deaths, and urgent clinical situations per hospice policies.
• Document thoroughly in the EMR for all assessments and interventions.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Symptom management

Critical thinking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Dover Hospice (Homestead) - New Philadelphia, OH 44663, Weekend On-Call Registered Nurse

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 Weekend 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

• Dedicated Weekend On-Call RN Position
• Coverage Hours: Friday at 4:30 PM through Monday at 8:00 AM
• 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.

We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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!!

Key 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.