On-Call RN, Full-time (Thursday-Sunday)

Transitions LifeCare; Wilson, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) employer match

Mileage reimbursement

PTO 6 weeks

Job summary

Transitions LifeCare in Wilson, NC seeks a full-time RN to provide after-hours hospice nursing coverage for weekends, weeknights and holidays. The role involves visits to patients' homes to relieve symptoms and support families, with on-call triage coordination alongside the manager on call.

You will collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group, supervise LPNs and aides as needed, document care, and uphold CMS CoPs while maintaining competencies.

Qualifications

• Current NC nursing license is required.
• Minimum 3 years recent clinical experience in hospice/home health or equivalent.
• CHPN certification preferred.
• Knowledgeable about Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have valid North Carolina driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel to patient homes and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available to work around holidays and rotating shifts.
• Attend at least 4 team meetings per year.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospice nursing care per physician orders, documented per policy.
• Offer after-hours clinical and emotional support for patients and families in crisis.
• Assist triage nurse with after-hours call coverage decisions.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and practice standards.
• Educate patients and families about end-of-life information per CMS CoPs.

Skills

Registered Nurse

CPR certified

Travel required

Home health experience

Education

NC RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

This is a full-time professional position. This position provides the after hours nursing coverage for patients on assigned weekends, holidays and week nights to provide after hours nursing support to patients and families who have questions, concerns or emergencies. This position requires staff to make visits to patients’ homes to provide symptom relief and or support at the time of a patient’s death. This position collaborates with the manager on call and the weekend on call triage nurse.The schedule for this position is Friday-Sunday 8:00pm-8:00am.

Responsibilities

what you do

• Plan, provide, supervise and document safe, competent, and compassionate hospice nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Provide after hours clinical and emotional support for patients and families in crisis.
• Assist the triage nurse, when needed, in determining and completing appropriate coverage of after-hours phone calls from patients and families.
• Responsible for current knowledge of nursing practices.
• Responsible for providing, and documenting, appropriate and relevant end of life information and education to patients and their families in compliance with current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Responsible for professionally managing time, people and technology.
• Monitors and manages the appropriate use of patients’ medical equipment, supplies and medications.
• Collaborates with other Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) members to determine the patient’s level of care and coordinate the appropriate utilization of contract services.
• Actively participates in the orientation and training of new employees of all disciplines.
• Works collaboratively with IDG and other Transitions LifeCare (TL) departments in achieving patient care goals.
• Delegate tasks and supervises the activities of LPNs and Hospice Aides, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Expectations

how you do it

• TL Core Values are exemplified in all interactions with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to TL policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Adheres to CMS and state guidelines and nursing standards of practice.
• Adheres to NHPCO Ethical Practices and the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics.

Requirements

what you need

• Registered Nurse with current NC license; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years recent clinical experience. Hospice and/or home health or nursing home experience or equivalent preferred.
• CHPN Certification preferred.
• Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must have and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to reliable transportation.
• Must be able to travel to, enter and function in the homes/facility of any patient/family in the service area to assess and provide care to all patients.
• May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Must have sensory abilities to complete physical assessment, communicate with patient/family care providers and physician and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job.
• Must be available to work on or around holidays as scheduled and potentially on a rotating basis.
• Must attend at least 4 team meetings per year.

Why Work With Us

We offer a benefits package designed to support your well‑being, your career, and your life outside of work. Full-time (80 hour/week) team members enjoy six weeks of PTO with the ability to carry over up to 80 hours, plus a workplace culture that values balance- complete with Casual Fridays and the option to bring your pet to work on Fridays.

Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and 100% employer‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability. We also provide a 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution, regardless of employee contribution.

Clinicians receive mileage reimbursement to support travel in the field, ensuring they’re compensated for the essential work they do in the community.

You’ll have access to career development opportunities, including education credits toward licensure and CHPN/CHPNA certifications, along with service recognition programs, credit union membership, AT&T cell phone plan discounts, and a supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Above all, we are committed to fostering a welcoming work environment where every team member can thrive.

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