Weekend RN - Hospice

Good-Samaritan-Hospice; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice in the New River Valley service area is seeking a Weekend RN to provide after-hours nursing care, assessments, and crisis response with a compassionate approach. Work with an interdisciplinary team to ensure timely guidance and support for patients and families.

The role requires Virginia RN licensure and at least 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, home health, med/surg, acute, or geriatric). EMR documentation is a daily responsibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with Virginia RN licensure.
• Minimum 2 years in nursing, including hospice, home health, med/surg, acute care, or geriatric nursing.
• Experience with EMR documentation and general computer applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaboration with the IDT.

Responsibilities

• Provide weekend on-call coverage and respond to patient and caregiver needs.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and admissions as needed.
• Make home or facility visits to address urgent patient care needs.
• Document all patient interactions and care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with physicians and IDT to coordinate patient care and resources.
• Educate patients and families about hospice philosophy and plan of care.

Skills

Clinical Expertise

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Decision-Making

Technology Skills (EMR)

Compassion & Professionalism

Education

Virginia RN licensure

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job, it’s a commitment to care. As a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization, we rely on skilled nurses to provide compassionate, around-the-clock support to patients and families.

We’re seeking a Weekend RN who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable, empathetic, and ready to respond to patient and caregiver needs the weekends.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving, and want to make a direct impact on patient care, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Good Samaritan?

• Mission-Driven Work – Deliver holistic, patient-centered care as part of a dedicated, non-profit organization.


• Collaborative & Supportive Team – Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure seamless care for patients and families.


• Growth & Learning Opportunities – Gain experience across hospice, home health, and inpatient care, while building expertise in after-hours nursing and triage.


• A Role That Matters – Your work ensures patients have access to timely guidance, education, and support during critical times.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide weekend on-call coverage and respond promptly to patient and caregiver phone calls, medical or emotional crises, and patient deaths


• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and complete admissions as needed


• Make home or facility visits to address urgent patient care needs and provide direct care when appropriate


• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, GSH staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal patient care and resources


• Educate and support patients and families regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, stages of dying, and the plan of care


• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by reporting changes in patient status and communicating important patient and caregiver concerns


• Assist RN Case Managers with scheduled after-hours visits and patient care needs to ensure continuity of care


• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions, visits, assessments, and care provided in the electronic medical record


• Provide a thorough report to the Interdisciplinary Team following each shift


• Maintain clinical competencies and participate in required staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education

What We’re Looking For:

• Clinical Expertise – Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Virginia RN licensure


• Experience – Minimum 2 years in nursing, including hospice, home health, med/surg, acute care, or geriatric nursing


• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making – Strong judgment, problem-solving, and ability to handle complex patient situations


• Communication Skills – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with the IDT


• Technology Skills – Experience with EMR documentation and general computer applications


• Compassion & Professionalism – Provides patient-centered care with empathy, discretion, and integrity

Schedule

Weekend Coverage - Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pm - Opportunity for FT hours are available

Location:

New River Valley Service Area

Starting Salary:

$36/hour

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

Find your purpose here

If you are driven by compassion, grounded in clinical skill, and looking for meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community and one another.