Weeknight On Call Registered Nurse
Listed on 2026-07-14
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Nursing Home
Join Our Amazing Team
Joining the Lower Cape Fear Life Care team means embarking on a journey where your passion finds purpose every day. As an award-winning nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider nestled in the scenic beauty of Wilmington, NC, we've been dedicated to serving individuals and families for over 40 years across southeastern North Carolina and northeastern South Carolina.
What makes us stand out? Our commitment to your well-being and growth:
Health, dental, and vision coverage kick in first of the month following 30 days into your journey with us, ensuring your peace of mind and health are top priorities from the start.
There are plenty of options to tailor our health insurance plans to meet your needs, including a free employee-only health plan option.
Medi Orbis offers unlimited virtual doctor visits and mental health services at absolutely no cost to you with our healthcare plans.
You'll earn 27 paid days off during your first year as a full-time employee, because we believe in nurturing your personal time to recharge and thrive.
Pursue your educational dreams with our tuition reimbursement program, providing up to $5,000 annually to fuel your career growth and aspirations. We're also a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
We've got your back with company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, ensuring your peace of mind and security for you and your loved ones.
Invest in your future with our 403(b) Retirement Plan, featuring a generous 50% employer match on the first 4% contributed to start with. As your tenure grows, so does your employer match! Plus, you're fully vested after just three years.
Your contributions don't go unnoticed here - we celebrate your milestones and successes every step of the way! Through our partnership with Award Co, we recognize and appreciate your hard work and dedication with meaningful rewards and recognition programs.
Our culture is rooted in collaboration, compassion, and respect. We foster a supportive environment where every team member is valued, heard, and empowered to make a difference. Together, we create a community that not only cares for our patients and families but also uplifts and supports each other. Join us and become a part of a culture that fosters growth, camaraderie, and meaningful connections.
Summary
The On Call Nurse provides direct patient care for patients with life limiting illnesses. The patient population can include newborns through geriatric patients. The On Call Nurse is responsible for using the Nursing Process to effectively manage the Plan of Care for each patient based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures. Management of each patient also includes appropriately and effectively delegating patient care duties to other members of the team in order to assure optimal patient outcomes.
The On Call Nurse is also responsible for continuing his/her own personal development to enhance practice and the profession of Nursing. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Duties
Schedule:
Covering Monday-Thursday nights from 5pm-8am. Salaried role, plus differentials.
Territory:
Onslow/Pender/Duplin, backup to New Hanover county Candidate must be willing to cover entire area but will operate with a FT On Call counterpart. Expectations:
Triage after hours calls; make visits. 0-12 visits per night. Normally less than 6 visits per night.
1. Utilizes all aspects of the Nursing Process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) with appropriate skill to assess patients/clients for eligibility for agency programs and to effectively manage the Admission Plan of Care.
2. Provides appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient/family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient and family comfort and support in life limiting illness. LPN to provides reinforcement of appropriate…
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