Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Dover (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full 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 comfort-focused care plans.

The role includes pain management, medication administration, patient and family education, and timely documentation, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to honor patient goals and cultural values.

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice in the state where care is delivered.
• Experience in hospice or palliative care preferred.
• Ability to work after hours and in home settings.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and arrange urgent visits.
• Assess patients and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Administer meds and monitor symptoms.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Document care activities in medical records.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and notify providers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pain management

Symptom assessment

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Registered Nurse license

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.