Registered Nurse- Flex/After-Hours

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call differential pay

Flexible weekday scheduling

Hybrid/home-care setting

Job summary

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc. is seeking a Flex/After-Hours Hospice RN to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in home settings, including private residences and skilled facilities.

This hybrid role supports care outside normal hours and provides flexible dayshift coverage as needs arise. The RN will work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team, manage urgent symptoms, assist with admissions, and ensure accurate documentation while upholding hospice philosophy and professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in Kentucky or a participating COMPACT state.
• One year of general nursing experience preferred; new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered home care across a variety of settings.
• Support continuity of care outside regular business hours with flexible dayshift coverage.
• Assist with urgent patient needs, symptom management, new admissions, and ongoing case management.
• Demonstrate strong communication, autonomy, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Empathy

Documentation

Education

Accredited RN program graduate

Registered Nurse license (KY or COMPACT state)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Schedule

3 13-hour shifts every 2 weeks

One weekday 8:00am-9:00pm every other week & every other Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-9:00pm

Note: Weekday is flexible and will be determined in scheduling with the supervisor

Incentive

$4.00 per hour on-call shift differential pay for shifts after 5:00pm weeknights and all day for weekend shifts, in addition to base pay

Position Summary

The Flex/After-Hours Hospice RN delivers compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals receiving comprehensive health care services in a variety of home care settings, including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, or wherever the patient calls home. This hybrid role supports continuity of care outside of regular business hours and also provides flexible dayshift coverage based on the evolving needs of the hospice team. These needs may include responding to urgent patient needs, managing symptoms, supporting new admissions, and assisting with ongoing case management. A Registered Nurse in this position will have strong communication skills, the competence to work autonomously, professionalism to work within an interdisciplinary team, and the ability to provide care with empathy. The Flex/After-Hours Hospice RN position offers an ongoing opportunity to make a significant and rewarding difference in patients’ lives during a challenging time.

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Kentucky Board of Nursing or participating COMPACT state Board of Nursing.
• One year of general nursing experience is preferred. New nursing graduates will be considered.
• Skilled in nursing practice and able to maintain professionalism in moments of emotional stress.
• Provide care in a compassionate nature while serving a diverse population respectfully and professionally.
• Complies with accepted professional and ethical standards and principles.
• Understands and supports the hospice philosophy and principles of death and dying.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Have satisfactory references from nursing schools, previous (or current) employers and/or professional peers.
• Have excellent observation, good nursing judgment and communication skills. Ability to provide accurate and timely documentation.
• Self-directed to work with minimal supervision and within an interdisciplinary team
• Flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation to meet the needs of patients and BCN.
• Team members will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators (BCN) Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements, with personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 in bodily injury coverage.

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