Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Concordia (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care in homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, makes urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements care plans focused on comfort and dignity.

Responsibilities include pain and symptom management, medication administration, patient and family education, and timely documentation. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, communicates status changes to providers, and supports

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and urgent visits.
• Assess symptoms and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Administer medications and manage pain and symptoms.
• Educate patients and families about care goals and treatments.
• Document timely and accurate patient records.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Support emotional and spiritual needs while honoring patient cultural values.

Job description

Heartland Hospice seeks an On-Call Registered Nurse to provide compassionate hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in homes and facilities. The RN triages after-hours calls, makes urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements care plans focused on comfort and dignity. Responsibilities include pain and symptom management, medication administration, patient and family education, and timely documentation. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, communicates status changes to providers, and supports emotional and spiritual needs, honoring patient goals and cultural values while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.