Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Spring Hill (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking 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.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and make urgent home or facility visits.
• Assess symptoms and implement care plans focused on comfort and dignity.
• Provide pain and symptom management and medication administration.
• Educate patients and families about care goals and treatment plans.
• Document promptly and accurately to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and communicate status changes to providers.
• Support emotional and spiritual needs while honoring patient goals and 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.