Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice After Hours, Evenings & Weekends

Hospice Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions by employer

Health insurance with vision coverage

PTO and NYS Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo is hiring Registered Nurses for our after-hours nursing team in Buffalo, NY. Full-time positions with evening and weekend schedules offering home and facility-based patient care.

As part of the after-hours team, you will assess patient needs, manage symptoms, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, and ensure compassionate hospice care outside regular hours. We offer a competitive hourly pay, 401(k) contributions, health insurance, PTO, tuition assistance,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for community travel.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to assess patient needs and coordinate care across settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hospice and palliative nursing care during evening, weekend, and after-hours hours.
• Respond to patient and family needs in home care and facility-based settings.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding symptom management and hospice services.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team coordination

Education

RN license NY

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Pay: $40.00–$51.00 per hour, depending on position and experience Location: Buffalo, NY Full-Time | Evening & Weekend Schedules Available

Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for our hospice After-Hours nursing team. We currently have full-time opportunities with evening and weekend schedules, providing care to patients in their homes and facility-based settings throughout the Buffalo area.

Our After-Hours nurses play an important role in ensuring patients and families receive compassionate, responsive hospice and palliative care outside of traditional daytime hours.

96% employee satisfaction. Supportive work environment. Transparent leadership.

Benefits

Hospice offers a robust Total Rewards package, including:

• Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Additional employer 401(k) matching contribution with employee participation
• Health insurance with vision coverage for eligible full-time employees
• High-deductible health plan option
• HSA with twice-annual employer contributions for eligible employees
• Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and NYS Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Additional employee benefits

Current Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunities

We have full-time On-Call Registered Nurse positions available in Buffalo, with the following schedules:

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) – Evenings Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday | 2:00 PM–12:00 AM | No weekends | Holiday rotation

Provide responsive hospice nursing care to patients and families during evening hours in home and facility-based settings. Assess patient needs, manage symptoms, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and caregivers.

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) – Weekends Saturday and Sunday | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM | Plus one 8-hour weekday shift | Holiday rotation

Provide hospice nursing support to patients and families during weekend and after-hours periods in home and facility-based settings, including private residences, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and group homes.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will vary depending on the Registered Nurse position and schedule and may include:

• Provide compassionate, individualized hospice and palliative nursing care during assigned evening, weekend, and on-call hours.
• Respond to patient and family needs in home care and facility-based settings.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments addressing physical, psychosocial, environmental, safety, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assess and manage pain, symptoms, and changes in patient condition.
• Provide appropriate nursing interventions based on patient needs, physician orders, and established plans of care.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care as needed.
• Educate and support patients, families, and caregivers regarding symptom management, medications, and hospice services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of hospice levels of care, including routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient care, and respite care.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and facility staff to coordinate patient care.
• Provide appropriate shift-to-shift reporting and communicate important changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Follow established clinical, patient safety, privacy, and infection-control standards.
• Travel to patient homes and healthcare facilities throughout the assigned service area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for community travel.
• One year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to assess patient needs, respond to changes in condition, and coordinate care across home and facility-based settings.

About Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo

The majority of our patients prefer to receive hospice and palliative care in a home environment where they can maintain their independence and spend meaningful time with family and friends.

As an After-Hours Registered Nurse with Hospice and Palliative Care Buffalo, you'll play an important role in ensuring patients and families receive individualized care, comfort, and support during evening and weekend hours.

You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary clinical team while helping patients maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.