Hospice RN - Nights​/Off On-Call

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who is passionate about providing comfort, dignity, and support to patients and families during life's most important moments?

Immanuel Hospice is seeking a Hospice RN to join our dedicated team. As our After-Hours/On-Call Hospice RN, you'll provide clinical support, symptom management, and compassionate end-of-life care for patients across our service area. This position follows a 7-on/7-off schedule
, with on-call coverage beginning at 4:30 PM during scheduled work weeks, offering independence, flexibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

While primarily an after-hours/on-call position, this role may also include scheduled patient visits as needed to support patient care and service needs.

Pay is based on experience, education, certifications, and skills.

Best in Class Benefits can be found at Immanuel:

• HEALTH
  :
  Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• LIFE INSURANCE
  :
  Employer Paid Life Insurance
• TIME OFF
  :
  Paid Time Off - accruing from day one of employment, Floating Holidays, Paid Holidays, 8 hours of Volunteer Time Off per year
• RETIREMENT
  : 401K with employer match
• WELLNESS
  :
  Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program
• GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
  :
  Advancement opportunities (as appropriate) – we look to grow from within our organization, Education Assistance Program – we invest up to $5,250 per year for education assistance paid up front
• Plus many more benefits!

What You Will Do

Key Areas

Key Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Clinical Triage, Assessment, & Symptom Management

• Responds promptly to after-hours patient, family, facility, and caregiver calls to assess concerns, determine urgency, and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Perform clinical assessments in person or by telephone to evaluate changes in condition, manage symptoms, and identify patient and family needs.
• Utilizes nursing judgment to implement interventions, revise care approaches, and promote patient comfort in accordance with hospice philosophy and physician orders.

Direct Patient Care & Crisis Intervention

• Provides skilled nursing care in homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other community settings during evenings, weekends, holidays, and other assigned on-call periods.
• Administers medications and treatments, manages pain and symptoms, addresses urgent clinical issues, and responds to emergencies as appropriate.
• Supports patients and families through end-of-life care, providing comfort-focused interventions and compassionate clinical support.

Care Coordination & Communication

• Communicates significant changes in patient condition to physicians, hospice leadership, and interdisciplinary team members, obtaining and implementing physician orders as needed.
• Collaborates with caregivers, facilities, community providers, and hospice staff to ensure continuity of care and timely service delivery.
• Provides education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding symptom management, medications, disease progression, and available hospice resources.

Documentation, Compliance, & Quality Assurance

• Completes accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation, including assessments, interventions, physician communications, and patient outcomes.
• Maintains compliance with hospice regulations, accreditation standards, HIPAA requirements, infection control practices, and organizational policies.
• Participates in quality improvement and safety initiatives and reports compliance concerns as appropriate.

Professional Responsibilities & Team Support

• Serves as a clinical resource and supports other team members through…