Registered Nurse On Call

Heartland Hospice; Weston (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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, including pain and symptom management, medication administration, and patient education.

The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, communicates status changes to providers, supports emotional and

Qualifications

• Provides hospice care to patients with life-limiting illnesses in homes and facilities.
• Triage after-hours calls and arrange urgent visits.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and medications.

Responsibilities

• Triage after-hours calls and arrange urgent visits.
• Assess symptoms and implement comfort-focused care plans.
• Manage pain and other symptoms and administer medications.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and medications.
• Document timely and accurately per regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and respect patient goals and cultural values.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pain management

Symptom assessment

Family education

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Cultural sensitivity

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) 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.