Weekend RN - Hospice

Good Samaritan; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 21 days

Mileage reimbursement

Life insurance

Long-term disability

ICHRA medical plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Good Samaritan is seeking a Weekend Registered Nurse to join the Interdisciplinary Team in the Lynchburg area. You will provide holistic care, respond to crises, and support RN Case Managers with after-hours visits.

The role emphasizes hospice philosophy education, communication with physicians, and thorough documentation using EMR systems. On-site work in the Lynchburg service area is required.

Qualifications

• Virginia RN license required.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency with EMR and computer-based systems.
• Ability to work according to professional standards and Good Samaritan policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to deliver holistic care to patients and families.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled to ensure nursing services are available to Good Samaritan patients.
• Respond to patient and caregiver phone calls and provide support for identified needs.
• Respond to medical or emotional crises and patient deaths with home or facility visits as appropriate
• Complete scheduled after-hours visits to support RN Case Managers and address patient needs.
• Coordinate care by communicating with physicians, staff, and other agencies to optimize resources.
• Educate patients and caregivers on hospice philosophy, disease progression, and the care plan.
• Monitor changes in patient and caregiver status and report to the IDT.
• Reinforce education through follow-up calls focusing on pain and symptom management.
• Document accurately using electronic point-of-care systems and report to the IDT after each shift.

Skills

Virginia RN license

Two years nursing experience

Strong communication

Critical thinking

EMR proficiency

Team collaboration

Job description

What You Will Do as a Weekend RN:

• Serve as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), providing holistic care to patients and their families
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled to ensure nursing services are available to Good Samaritan patients
• Respond to patient and caregiver phone calls in a timely manner and provide support for identified needs
• Respond to medical or emotional crises and patient deaths by making visits to the home or facility and providing direct care as appropriate
• Complete scheduled after-hours visits to support RN Case Managers and meet patient care needs
• Communicate with attending physicians, Good Samaritan staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal patient care and resources
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, stages of dying, physical components of care, and the plan of care
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient and caregiver status to the IDT
• Reinforce patient and caregiver education through follow-up phone calls focused on pain, symptom management, and other identified needs
• Complete accurate and timely documentation using electronic point-of-care systems and communicate a report to the IDT following each shift

What We Are Looking For

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience
• Strong communication, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with EMR and computer-based systems
• Ability to work in accordance with professional standards of practice, Good Samaritan policies, and applicable state and federal regulations

Schedule & Benefits

Schedule : Friday - Monday - 8:00am - 6:30pm

Location: Lynchburg Service Area

Benefits: 21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

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.