Registered Nurse On Call PRN

Everwind Hospice; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include managing pain and symptom control, documenting assessments, and collaborating with physicians, NPs, and pharmacies while educating families on hospice goals and expectations.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered 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.

Responsibilities

• Responds to patient/family calls during on-call hours.
• Provides telephonic triage and clinical guidance.
• Determines need for and performs urgent visits.
• Assesses condition and changes in status.
• Implements interventions for pain and symptom control.
• Documents assessments and follow-up plans.
• Coordinates with physician/NP and pharmacies.
• Educates families on symptom management and hospice goals.

Skills

RN license

On-call nursing

Telephonic triage

Clinical decisions

Independent work

Education

Wyoming RN license

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