Registered Nurse On Call PRN

Everwind Hospice; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Everwind Hospice is seeking a PRN On-Call Hospice RN to provide after-hours nursing support to patients and families in Casper, WY. You will respond to calls, triage, and coordinate urgent visits in alignment with the hospice plan of care.

The role requires a Wyoming RN license, 1–2 years of nursing experience (hospice/home health or acute care preferred), and the ability to work independently. On-call shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays with mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in Wyoming.
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions.
• Strong communication and triage skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient/family calls during on-call hours.
• Provides telephonic triage and clinical guidance.
• Determines need for and performs urgent visits.
• Assesses patient condition and changes in status.
• Implements interventions for pain and symptom control.
• Administers medications and treatments per hospice plan of care.
• Provides end-of-life care and support.
• Coordinates with physician/NP and other providers.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and follow-up plans.

Skills

RN licensure WY

Independent decision-making

Effective communication

Time management

Job description

The PRN On-Call Hospice RN provides after-hours nursing support to hospice patients and families, ensuring timely response to urgent needs, symptom management, and coordination of care consistent with the hospice plan of care.

Employment Status

• PRN / As Needed
• Non-exempt or exempt based on agency structure
• On-call shifts (evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

Primary Responsibilities

• Responds to patient/family calls during assigned on-call hours
• Provides telephonic triage and clinical guidance
• Determines need for and performs urgent visits
• Assesses patient condition and changes in status
• Implements interventions for pain and symptom control
• Administers medications and treatments per hospice plan of care
• Provides end-of-life care and support
• Manages acute symptom crises (e.g., pain, dyspnea, agitation)
• Provides education and reassurance to families during end-of-life transitions
• Coordinates with physician or nurse practitioner as needed
• Communicates with hospice physician/NP regarding changes in condition
• Updates plan of care as appropriate
• Coordinates with pharmacies, DME providers, and other vendors
• Completes timely, accurate documentation of all calls and visits
• Documents assessments, interventions, patient response, and follow-up plan
• Educates on symptom management, medication use, and what to expect
• Reinforces hospice philosophy and goals of care

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license - Wyoming
• Minimum 1–2 years nursing experience (hospice, home health, or acute care preferred)
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and make clinical decisions

Scheduling Expectations

• Assigned on-call shifts (e.g., evenings 5pm–8am, weekends, holidays)
• Minimum of one weekend per month

Performance Expectations

• Timely response to calls and visits
• Accurate and compliant documentation
• Effective symptom management
• Professional and compassionate patient/family interactions

Compensation Structure

• On-call stipend per shift
• Additional pay per hour for response to calls, visits, etc.
• Mileage reimbursement