Hospice On-Call RN

Job Description

Job Description

On-Call Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Albuquerque, NM
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: On-Call Rotation (Evenings, Nights, Weekends & Holidays)
Pay: $45 an hour, One Week On / One Week Off (SIGN-ON BONUS! Details in Interview!)

About Us

At LDV Hospice, we believe every patient deserves comfort, dignity, and compassionate care during life's most important moments. As a locally owned and operated hospice, our mission is to provide exceptional end-of-life care while supporting patients and their families with empathy, respect, and clinical excellence. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to making every visit meaningful and every patient feel cared for.

Position Overview

LDV Hospice is seeking a compassionate and experienced On-Call Registered Nurse (RN) to provide after-hours nursing care and support to hospice patients throughout our service area. This position plays a vital role in responding to urgent patient needs, providing symptom management, conducting nursing assessments, and offering guidance and reassurance to patients and families outside of normal business hours. This position is One Week On/One Week Off

The ideal candidate is confident working independently, exercises sound clinical judgment, and remains calm and compassionate in time-sensitive situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to after-hours patient calls and provide skilled nursing care in the home.
• Assess patient conditions and provide appropriate symptom management interventions.
• Coordinate care with physicians, the hospice interdisciplinary team, and other healthcare providers.
• Educate patients and families on medications, disease progression, and comfort-focused care.
• Perform emergency nursing visits as needed to maintain patient comfort and safety.
• Accurately document all patient assessments, interventions, and communications in the electronic medical record.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate guidance to patients and families during difficult moments.
• Communicate effectively with the clinical team to ensure seamless continuity of care.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Mexico.
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
• Excellent assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions in the field.

Preferred

• Experience in hospice, home health, palliative care, or emergency nursing.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of symptom management and end-of-life care.

Why Join LDV Hospice?

• Become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families during life's most important moments.
• Enjoy the autonomy of providing care in the home while receiving support from an experienced interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for continuing education, professional growth, and career advancement.
• Make a lasting difference by bringing comfort, dignity, and peace to those who need it most.

If you are a dedicated Registered Nurse who is passionate about hospice care and providing comfort when it matters most, we encourage you to apply today.