RN Hospice - On Call

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center; West Lincoln (VT); On-site; USD 51,288 - 79,501; Full time

Job summary

10 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center is looking for a skilled RN Hospice On Call to provide compassionate nursing care to hospice patients and families. This role involves responding to patient needs during non-business hours, ensuring symptom management and crisis intervention.

Requires an active RN license in Illinois, with responsibilities including care documentation, collaboration with the medical team, and providing emotional support. The compensation ranges from $37.23 to $57.71 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients and families.
• Communicate with the medical team for changes in care plans.
• Document all encounters promptly according to regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely response to patient needs during on-call hours.
• Facilitate after-hours admissions and continuity of care.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Crisis intervention

Symptom management

Education

Active RN license in the State of Illinois

BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

RN Hospice - On Call

The Hospice On Call RN is responsible for providing skilled nursing care, assessment, and support to hospice patients and families during non‑business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends. This role will ensure timely and compassionate response to patient needs, symptom management, and crisis intervention in alignment with the patient’s plan of care.

Hours: Monday‑Thursday 4:30pm–8:00am one week, Friday‑Sunday 24‑hour on‑call rotation.

• Attend all hospice patients at the time of death.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDG) to adjust care plans based on patient needs and family concerns.
• Communicate with the on‑call team, primary RN case managers, and medical directors as needed for follow‑up or changes in care plans.
• Document all encounters accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner per agency and regulatory standards.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and families about disease progression, medication management, and comfort‑focused care.
• Facilitate after‑hours admissions.
• Participate in the hand‑off process to ensure continuity of care between shifts and regular business hours.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and implement interventions to manage pain and other distressing symptoms.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families in alignment with hospice philosophy.
• Respond promptly to on‑call requests for patient visits, phone triage, and symptom management.

• Active RN license in the State of Illinois.
• Driver’s license.
• Auto insurance.
• BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Registered Nurse credential as licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Compensation: Estimated range $37.23 – $57.71 per hour, paid based on experience. This position is eligible for weekend differential and shift differential stackable on the base rate.