Weekend On-Call Hospice RN — Compassionate Care & Growth

Ascend Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is seeking an RN on-call for weekends to provide compassionate hospice nursing care. You will assess patients, manage pain and symptoms, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality home hospice services.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, thorough documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with the Medical Director to assess eligibility and home care needs.

Qualifications

• State-licensed RN required.
• Hospice or home health care experience preferred.
• Excellent documentation skills and ability to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel locally within assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process.
• Provide hospice nursing care focused on pain control and symptom management.
• Coordinate with attending physicians and IDT to optimize patient care.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of services and charges at point of service.
• Administer medications per federal/state laws and Hospice policies.
• Assess home care needs and determine eligibility with Medical Director.
• Participate in on-call duties as defined by policy.

Skills

RN on-call

Hospice care

Communication

Documentation

Medication admin

Local travel

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is seeking an RN on-call for weekends to provide compassionate hospice nursing care. You will assess patients, manage pain and symptoms, and coordinate with physicians and the care team to ensure high-quality home hospice services.

Responsibilities include on-call coverage, thorough documentation, medication administration, and collaboration with the Medical Director to assess eligibility and home care needs.