Registered Nurse On Call

addus; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Certification bonus

Job summary

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse - On Call to join our newly restructured team in Silver City, NM. This role supports a culture of compassion, flexibility, and transparency, providing high-quality hospice care during life’s critical moments.

As part of the Addus HomeCare family, you will manage patient and family caseload, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure timely documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice.
• Must possess current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient and family caseload including assessment, eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing process.
• Gather data from patient and family across physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors to guide care.
• Coordinate with attending physician and interdisciplinary team for optimal care.
• Provide regular visits to reassess needs and update the plan of care.
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and support the family.
• Maintain accurate patient records and care plans.
• Supervise delivery of care by Home Health Aide per guidelines.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse - On Call to join our newly restructured team in Silver City, NM. Under new leadership, we are proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformation—where team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.

Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.

7 days on and 7 days off for a work schedule.

Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?

• Monday – Friday with flexibility scheduling
• Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
• High Need, High Impact: Hospice nurses are in growing demand nationwide. RN case managers are among the most valued and respected roles in hospice care.
• Career Growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roles—we promote from within.
• Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Assume primary responsibility for patient and family caseload, including the assessment, determining eligibility, admission processing, planning, implementation, and evaluation phases of the nursing process
• Obtain data and assess necessary information from patient physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that may impact the patient and family's needs and initiate intervention by other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Initiate communication with the attending physician, interdisciplinary team, and other agencies for the purpose of coordinating optimal care
• Provide regular visits to re-assess the patient's needs and update the plan of care
• Perform clinical pronouncement of death and provide support to the family
• Maintain accurate patient records, charts, progress notes, reports and prepare care plans timely
• Supervise and document delivery of care by the Home Health Aide as required by Federal, State, and Company guidelines

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing program
• Licensed as a registered nurse in the state of practice
• Must possess current CPR, First Aid Certification
• Must be knowledgeable of quality assessment and assurance procedures
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

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