Registered Nurse - Hospice (On-Call)

Saint Francis Healthcare System; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits

Job summary

Saint Francis Healthcare System is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri to provide after-hours nursing care, triage, crisis intervention, symptom management, and admissions support for hospice patients in home or facility settings. The role involves working with the interdisciplinary team to ensure compassionate end-of-life care.

The RN serves as the primary clinical resource during on-call hours, responding to urgent needs and death visits while maintaining high-quality

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, emergency department, ICU, or oncology experience preferred.
• Experience with after-hours triage and symptom management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing care and triage for hospice patients.
• Respond to patient and family needs and manage urgent symptoms.
• Support admissions and collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice team.

Skills

Independence

Clinical decision making

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides after-hours nursing care, triage, crisis intervention, symptom management, and admissions support for hospice patients. This position works independently while collaborating with the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure patients receive compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care in their home, assisted living facility, nursing facility, or other place of residence.

The RN serves as the primary clinical resource during assigned on-call hours and responds to patient and family needs, urgent symptom management concerns, and death visits.

JOB DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

Sign On Bonus $20k

Time Type: Full Time, 80 hours per two week pay period, with benefits

Shift Type: Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 8am; Friday - Monday 4:30pm - 8am. 7on/7off.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program- Required

Experience

• Must be 21 years of age
• Minimum one year of nursing experience.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions- Required
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, emergency department, ICU, or oncology experience- Preferred
• Experience with after-hours triage and symptom management- Preferred

License and Certificates

• Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) license- Required
• Valid driver's license- Required
• Current CPR certification or certification within first 30 days of employment -Required
• CHPN certification- Preferred

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Why Work at Saint Francis?

Saint Francis Healthcare System began in 1875 when three courageous Franciscan Sisters answered a call to care for those in need. What started as a 12‑bed hospital has grown into the region's leading healthcare system-recognized nationally for exceptional quality, safety, and patient experience.

Today, Saint Francis serves more than 715,000 people across five states. With a 306‑bed Medical Center , nearly 3,000 team members , and over 300 providers , Saint Francis is not only the largest healthcare system between St. Louis and Memphis-it's a powerful economic anchor for the communities it serves.

You'll find more than 50 specialties , the region's only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center , and southeast Missouri's first Level III NICU . The system's employed physician group, Saint Francis Medical Partners, supports more than 40 outreach clinics and 70% of the area's primary care providers.

A Mission That Matters

At Saint Francis, you're not just doing a job - you're part of a Catholic healing ministry rooted in compassion, dignity, and service. Every action is inspired by a commitment to honor human life and care for every person who walks through the doors.

Mission

To provide a ministry of healing, wellness, quality, and love inspired by our faith in Jesus Christ.

Vision

To be a leading Catholic healthcare system that celebrates and protects the gift of life by providing exceptional patient outcomes in quality, safety, access and value.

Values You Can Feel Every Day

Integrity: Doing what's right, even when no one is watching

Stewardship: Managing resources wisely for the future

Faith: Believing in a purpose greater than ourselves

Hope: Lifting up those who feel discouraged

Joy: Serving others with a grateful, happy heart

Compassion: Seeing others through Christ's eyes

Excellence: Always striving to be the best

Dignity: Respecting human life from beginning to end

If You're Looking to Make a True Impact...

Saint Francis offers a workplace where your work has purpose, your team feels like family, and your contributions support a mission that has been changing lives for more than 150 years.

Total Rewards

Our most important asset is our colleagues. That's why Saint Francis Healthcare System offers a comprehensive benefits program to meet all your needs. Colleagues working at least 24 hours per week will have access to our Total Rewards package as outlined below.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage including medical, prescription, dental and vision - available on the first of the month after hire date
• Saint Francis Medical Services Discount
• Earned Time Off (ETO) based on relevant years of work history. ETO combines vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days into one balance to allow for flexibility
• Retirement benefits including SFHS immediate matching
• Education Assistance benefits up to $5,000 per calendar year for one year of service after graduation
• Other benefits including: Benefit Support through Health Advocate, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Earned Wage Access

To learn more about our Total Rewards package and eligibility, visit www.sfmc.net/careers/benefits/ .

Saint Francis Healthcare System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disabi