Hospice On Call Nurse

Ascend Hospice | North Wales, PA
Schedule: 7 days on, 7 days off, with evening and overnight coverage
Territory: North Wales and the surrounding service area

Ascend Hospice is hiring an On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to support hospice patients and their families after hours. You’ll help caregivers know what to do when a patient’s condition changes, make visits when needed, and provide nursing care focused on comfort and dignity.

• Triage calls from patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff. Determine whether concerns can be addressed by phone or require a visit or escalation.

• Make visits as needed to assess changes in condition and manage pain and other symptoms.

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered and in accordance with the patient’s hospice plan of care.

• Guide caregivers on comfort medications, what to expect as a patient’s condition changes, and when to call hospice.

• Coordinate with physicians, the clinical supervisor, and the interdisciplinary hospice team to address urgent care needs and arrange medications, equipment, or supplies.

• Document calls, visits, and interventions promptly and provide clear handoffs to the care team.

• Associate degree in nursing.

• Current RN license with authority to practice in Pennsylvania.

• Hospice or home health experience required.

• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to work independently after hours.

• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel locally during assigned on‑call hours.

• Competitive salary

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid time off

• Mileage reimbursement

• Opportunities for career growth

Ascend Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V.