Overnight Hospice RN – Full-Time, $10k Sign-On

Blue Ridge Care; Virginia; On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Overnight shift differentials

Full-time overnight schedule

PTO and paid volunteer time

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship opportunities

Peer support, mentorship, and clinical

30% Thrift Shop discount

Career growth plan

Job summary

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for Overnight Hospice Care. This full-time overnight role focuses on compassionate, skilled nursing during night hours across the Blue Ridge Care service area, with 8-hour shifts and every-other-weekend work.

You will respond to emergent overnight calls, perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality end-of-life care for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Current Virginia RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Two+ years hospice, home health, ICU, or critical care experience preferred.
• CPR certification current.
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid hospice regulations.
• Able to travel throughout Blue Ridge Care territory.
• Ability to work independently overnight with a team.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergent calls from patients and families during overnight hours.
• Provide overnight visits to address urgent concerns, symptom changes, or end-of-life needs.
• Deliver skilled nursing care in accordance with patient goals and physician orders.
• Assess and evaluate patient conditions and provide clinical oversight when LPN support is involved.
• Develop, update, and implement individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Support symptom management and patient comfort throughout the night.
• Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, and care techniques.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance during difficult situations.
• Communicate significant changes in condition to physicians and obtain necessary orders.
• Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Coordinate equipment, supplies, and services needed to support quality care in the home.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with admissions, crisis visits, death visits, and other overnight hospice needs as appropriate.
• Participate in continuing education, quality improvement activities, and team meetings.

Skills

RN license

BSN preferred

Hospice/home health exp

CHPN

CPR certification

Travel required

EMR proficiency

Critical thinking

Medicare/Medicaid knowledge

Independent overnight work

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Virginia RN licensure

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Blue Ridge Care is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for Overnight Hospice Care. This full-time overnight role focuses on compassionate, skilled nursing during night hours across the Blue Ridge Care service area, with 8-hour shifts and every-other-weekend work.

You will respond to emergent overnight calls, perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality end-of-life care for patients and families.