Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse On Call to provide after-hours hospice care in home and facility settings. You will respond to urgent patient needs, perform assessments, manage pain and symptoms, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.

You will offer emotional support and education to patients and families, ensuring comfort, dignity, and respect at end of life. This role involves triaging calls, making home visits, updating care plans, and documenting

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license.
• Experience with after-hours hospice care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent patient needs.
• Perform assessments and monitor patient status.
• Manage pain and symptoms and administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Assessment skills

Triage & crisis management

Communication

Pain & symptom management

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

Heartland Hospice seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse On Call to provide after-hours hospice care in home and facility settings. In this role, you’ll respond to urgent patient needs, perform assessments, manage pain and symptoms, administer medications, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team. You’ll offer emotional support and education to patients and families, ensuring comfort, dignity, and respect at end of life. This position involves triaging calls, making home visits, updating care plans, and documenting accurately while collaborating closely with physicians, social workers, and spiritual care providers.