Weekend On-Call Hospice RN - Field Care Leader

VitalCaring Group; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide field-based, patient- and family-centered end-of-life care in Metairie and Covington, LA. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, empathy, and presence in a one-on-one setting.

You will lead plans of care, manage symptoms, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life.

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 patient-centered hospice care, including comprehensive assessments and development of comfort-focused plans.
• Deliver skilled nursing care with emphasis on pain and symptom management.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient conditions and adjust plans to maintain comfort.
• Provide education and emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

RN license

Caseload management

Communication skills

Clinical judgment

EMR proficiency

Driver’s license

Education

Nursing program graduate

Tools

Homecare Homebase (HCHB)

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking an On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide field-based, patient- and family-centered end-of-life care in Metairie and Covington, LA. This role emphasizes clinical excellence, empathy, and presence in a one-on-one setting.

You will lead plans of care, manage symptoms, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and dignity at the end of life.