Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Harrisonville (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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

Responsibilities

• triages after-hours calls.
• makes urgent home visits.
• assesses symptoms and implements care plans.
• provides pain and symptom management.
• administers medications.
• educates patients and families.
• documents timely notes and visits.
• coordinates with an interdisciplinary team.
• communicates status changes to providers.
• honors patient goals and cultural values.
• ensures regulatory and quality standards.

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.