Weekend RN - Hospice

Good-Samaritan-Hospice; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days PTO in your first year

Mileage reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Medical through ICHRA model

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospice is seeking a Weekend Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, expert clinical care, guidance, and comfort during end-of-life journeys. The role emphasizes meaningful patient visits, collaborative care with the IDT, and adherence to professional standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia RN license, has at least two years of nursing experience, and excels in communication, critical thinking, and EMR proficiency.

Qualifications

• 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 and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

Virginia RN license

Tools

EMR software

Job description

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we consider it a sacred honor to walk alongside individuals and families during the end-of-life journey. We are seeking a compassionate, grounded, and skilled Weekend Registered Nurse to provide expert clinical care, guidance, and comfort during some of life's most profound moments.

If you are looking for a role where your clinical expertise truly matters, where relationships are valued, and where you can see the impact of your care every day, this may be the perfect fit.

Why You Will Love Working at Good Sam

• Your work has deep meaning. You are not just managing symptoms - you are helping patients live with comfort, dignity, and peace while supporting families through an incredibly tender time.
• You are part of a mission-driven team. Join a compassionate, collaborative Interdisciplinary Team that believes every moment of the journey matters.
• You are recognized and valued. We honor the clinical skill, emotional resilience, and dedication required to provide exceptional hospice nursing care.
• You will have the space to do work you are proud of. Our model supports meaningful visits, thoughtful care planning, and true connection with patients and families - not rushed encounters.

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 : 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
• 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.