Registered Nurse, Hospice After Hours

AccentCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a dedicated RN for after-hours admissions in the New Castle County area. The role involves night shifts Friday through Sunday, with duties spanning assessments, care planning, on-call rotations, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license in the state, an associate degree, and strong communication and organizational skills. Experience in hospice or home health is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state is required, with an associate degree preferred.
• Must demonstrate willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and maintain reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
• Role involves regular physical activity, including lifting patients and moving supplies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the IDG to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation, ensures care plans reflect current patient status, and communicates with the care team to coordinate resources.
• Provides education and emotional support to patients and caregivers and participates in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions.
• If serving as a Care Manager, coordinates all aspects of patient care including scheduling, medication management, plan of care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of staff.
• If serving in an On-Call capacity, responds to triage calls, performs visits, coordinates care with the Administrator On Call, and may attend IDG meetings and family conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time

Coverage Area: New Castle County

Pay: $ , based on experience

Schedule: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night 5:00pm - 8:00am

What You Need to Know

Reimagining Your Career in Hospice

Caring for others is more than what you do - it's who you are. At AccentCare, you'll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You'll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.

We're proud to be named one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek - a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we're building together.

Be the Best Hospice After Hours Admission RN You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state is required, with an associate degree preferred. CPR certification is recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia), along with prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics.


• Must demonstrate a willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and maintain reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.


• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems. The ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team is required.


• This role involves regular physical activity, including lifting patients over 200 lbs with assistance, transporting supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs for distances of 500 feet, and frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and reaching.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in alignment with regulatory requirements and the Case Management Recipe.


• Maintains timely and accurate documentation, ensures care plans reflect current patient status, and communicates effectively with the care team to coordinate optimal use of resources, especially in complex or high-risk situations.


• Provides education and emotional support to patients and caregivers based on individual needs, and actively participates in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions as directed.


• If serving as a Care Manager, coordinates all aspects of patient care including scheduling, medication management, plan of care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides; participates in IDG meetings and patient/family conferences.


• If serving in an On-Call capacity, responds to triage calls, performs visits and assessments, coordinates care with the Administrator On Call, and may attend IDG meetings and family conferences; also participates in training, committees, and other duties as assigned within licensure scope.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Paid time off and paid holidays


• Professional development opportunities


• Company-matching 401(k)


• Flexible spending and health savings accounts


• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app


• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees


• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees


• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

• At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.