Weekend RN Hospice On-Call: Impactful After-Hours Care

Amedisys; Westview Terrace (NC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (PPO/HSA)

Free telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Counseling services

401(k) with company match

Family support and leave

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking an RN for Weekend On-Call Hospice responsibilities. Respond to after-hours patient requests by telephone or in-person visits, with skilled assessment and potential end-of-life interventions.

The role offers attractive pay ($84,000–$87,000 salary) plus mileage, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Weekend on-call duties require current RN licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work.
• One+ year of nursing experience required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Amedisys is seeking an RN for Weekend On-Call Hospice responsibilities. Respond to after-hours patient requests by telephone or in-person visits, with skilled assessment and potential end-of-life interventions.

The role offers attractive pay ($84,000–$87,000 salary) plus mileage, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits. Weekend on-call duties require current RN licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license.