Registered Nurse, Hospice After Hours

Accentcare Inc; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AccentCare Inc. is seeking an After Hours Admission RN in Newark, DE for full-time night shifts (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 5:00pm–8:00am) within New Castle County.

The role requires an active RN license and prior hospice or related nursing experience, with the ability to participate in on-call rotations and handle physical patient care tasks. The position emphasizes care coordination, documentation, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, along with providing education and support to

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the applicable state; associate degree preferred.
• Experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, geriatrics or pediatrics.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation; valid driver’s license and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; proficient in MS Office and EMR; ability to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team.
• Physical requirements: lifting patients up to 200 lbs with assistance; moving supplies up to 20 lbs for 500 ft; frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping and reaching.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments with the IDG to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation; ensure care plans reflect patient status and coordinate resources.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers; participate in on-call rotations, admissions and care transitions.
• If Care Manager, coordinate all aspects of patient care including scheduling, medication management, plan oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of staff.
• If On-Call, respond to triage calls, perform visits and assessments, coordinate with the Administrator On Call; may attend IDG meetings.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

EMR systems

MS Office

Communication skills

On-call willingness

Education

Associate degree

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

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

We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025by 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.