Weekend Hospice On-Call Nurse — Compassionate Care

Keystonecare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage reimbursement

Paid Holidays for Part-time staff

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac

Life Insurance policy

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

KeystoneCare is seeking a compassionate Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide weekend coverage for our hospice patients and their families in the Philadelphia area. You will respond to urgent patient needs, assess symptoms, and deliver nursing interventions during off hours.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, document all interactions, and support families over the phone or in person.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing in Pennsylvania.
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Excellent clinical assessment and symptom management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond promptly during on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to weekend on-call hospice needs.
• Assess conditions, manage symptoms, and provide nursing interventions.
• Provide guidance and support to patients' families and caregivers.
• Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Document all patient interactions, assessments, and interventions accurately.
• Adhere to hospice philosophy and policies in all care delivery.
• Admit hospice-appropriate patients and assess needs with families.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Symptom management

Communication skills

On-call responsiveness

Independent work

Education

RN license in PA

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

KeystoneCare is seeking a compassionate Hospice On-Call Registered Nurse to provide weekend coverage for our hospice patients and their families in the Philadelphia area. You will respond to urgent patient needs, assess symptoms, and deliver nursing interventions during off hours.

You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, document all interactions, and support families over the phone or in person.