Weekend On Call Registered Nurse

Athena Health Care Systems; Lakeville (MA); On-site; USD 102,139 - 134,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

401(k) with employer match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Athena Health Care Systems is looking for a Weekend On Call Registered Nurse for Hospice Services of Massachusetts. In this role, you will respond to on-call messages, perform patient assessments, provide nursing care, and supervise hospice CNAs. Applicants must be graduates of an accredited nursing school, hold an active RN license in Massachusetts, and have prior hospice experience. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance, and a 401(k) with employer match.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Active RN license in Massachusetts and CPR certification required.
• Previous hospice experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on‑call messages and provide recommendations.
• Complete assessments to determine hospice eligibility.
• Provide nursing care and maintain clinical notes.
• Supervise hospice CNAs and teach self-care techniques.
• Provide support at the time of death.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Supervision of CNAs

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Active RN license in Massachusetts

CPR certification

Job description

Weekend On Call Registered Nurse – Hospice Services of Massachusetts

Schedule: 4:30 p Friday to 8:30 a Monday. Pay: $640 for the weekend, plus $190 per admission and $90 per visit. Mileage reimbursement. This is an on‑the‑road position; you must have a reliable insured vehicle and be willing to travel.

In this role, you will respond to on‑call messages, complete comprehensive assessments of patients, provide nursing care, complete clinical notes, and supervise hospice CNAs.

Responsibilities

• Respond to on‑call messages that may include making recommendations via phone and making visits.
• Complete a comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice eligibility and care needs.
• Provide nursing care.
• Complete clinical notes regarding patient condition and care given.
• Supervise hospice CNAs.
• Teach patients and loved ones self‑care techniques as appropriate.
• Provide appropriate support at time of death.
• Initiate plan of care and make revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Assess and evaluate patient status.
• Work with interdisciplinary team to meet the emotional needs of the patient and loved ones.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must hold an active and unencumbered RN license in Massachusetts and be CPR certified.
• Prior hospice experience required.

What We Offer

• Competitive and weekly pay.
• Holiday pay for hourly and salaried employees.
• Overtime pay for hourly employees.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusive employer discount program.

Available for Eligible Team Members

• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Vacation and personal time.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals are encouraged to apply. Our agency follows federal and state guidelines regarding staff vaccinations. Our policy requires all staff to be up to date with COVID and flu vaccinations, or to acknowledge a declination of the vaccination(s).