RN​/Call - Hospice

Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job, it’s a commitment to care. As a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization, we rely on skilled nurses to provide compassionate, around-the-clock support to patients and families.

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse On-Call who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable, empathetic, and ready to respond to patient and caregiver needs during evenings, nights, and weekends.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy critical thinking and problem solving, and want to make a direct impact on patient care, we’d love to meet you!

• Mission-Driven Work – Deliver holistic, patient-centered care as part of a dedicated, non-profit organization.
• Collaborative & Supportive Team – Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure seamless care for patients and families.
• Growth & Learning Opportunities – Gain experience across hospice, home health, and inpatient care, while building expertise in after-hours nursing and triage.
• A Role That Matters – Your work ensures patients have access to timely guidance, education, and support during critical times.

• Provide on-call nursing coverage as scheduled (5:00 PM – 8:30 AM, 7 on / 7 off)
• Respond to patient/caregiver calls and visits in a timely manner, including medical or emotional crises and patient deaths
• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, GSH staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, and care plans
• Document all patient interactions, visits, and assessments in accordance with GSH policies and electronic medical records
• Report patient status changes to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuity of care
• Assist RN Case Managers with after-hours visits and patient care needs
• Participate in required meetings, staff in‑services, and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies

• Clinical Expertise – Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Virginia RN licensure
• Experience – Minimum 2 years in nursing, including hospice, home health, med/surg, acute care, or geriatric nursing
• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making – Strong judgment, problem-solving, and ability to handle complex patient situations
• Communication Skills – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with the IDT
• Technology Skills – Experience with EMR documentation and general computer applications
• Compassion & Professionalism – Provides patient-centered care with empathy, discretion, and integrity

• Graduate from an accredited educational institution
• Current Virginia RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience
• Experience with hospice, home health, or inpatient care
• Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to after-hours patient needs
• Commitment to professional growth and continuing education

Ready to bring your nursing expertise to a team that truly makes a difference?
Apply today!