Weekend On-Call Hospice RN — Field-Based Care

VitalCaring Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

FSA & HSA

Referral program

Prepaid legal services

Identity theft protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for weekend coverage Thursday through Sunday in Metairie and Covington, LA. You will lead patient-centered care, manage symptoms, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold comfort and dignity at end-of-life.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license (or compact eligibility), with at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently in home-based settings.

Qualifications

• Active RN license or compact eligibility.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and compassionate care approach.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Excellent communication skills in sensitive situations.
• Basic EMR proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plan of care and manage symptoms for Hospice patients.
• Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and participate in care planning.

Skills

RN license

Compact eligibility

Caseload management

Clinical judgment

Communication

EMR proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) for weekend coverage Thursday through Sunday in Metairie and Covington, LA. You will lead patient-centered care, manage symptoms, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to uphold comfort and dignity at end-of-life.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license (or compact eligibility), with at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work independently in home-based settings.