Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Sweet Springs (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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, conducts urgent visits, assesses symptoms, and implements care plans focused on comfort and dignity.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, manage pain, administer medications, and document care promptly while upholding regulatory standards and respecting

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and determine urgent needs.
• Conduct urgent visits, assess symptoms, and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team; educate patients and families; document care and maintain regulatory 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.