Hospice RN After Hours Nurse (Weekends)

AccentCare, Inc.

$114K — $124K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current RN licensure with an associate degree preferred and CPR certification recommended.
  • Experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or nursing for specific populations such as geriatrics or pediatrics is required.
  • Willingness to engage in on-call rotation; reliable transportation mandatory.
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential; proficiency in Microsoft Office and EMR systems expected.
  • Physical capability to lift patients, transport equipment, and perform various movements necessary for patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
  • Maintain timely, accurate documentation and effectively communicate patient status to optimize resource management.
  • Provide education and emotional support to patients and caregivers based on specific needs during admissions and transitions.
  • If serving as Care Manager, oversee patient care scheduling, medication management, and supervise support staff; participate in team meetings.
  • In on-call capacity, respond to triage calls, perform assessments, and coordinate care; assist in training and administrative duties.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off along with paid holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts available.
  • Wellness offerings including employee assistance programs and pet insurance.
  • Recognition programs for achievements and milestones.
  • Company store credit for AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.
Full Job Description
Overview

RN After Hours On Call Hospice Nurse (Weekends)

Position Type: Full-Time

Coverage Area: San Diego County

Pay: $ 55 - $60 / hour + mileage, based on experience

Schedule: Fri 5pm-8am, Sat 8pm-8am, Sun 8pm-8am

What You Need to Know

Be the Best Hospice After Hours Admission RN You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state is required, with an associate degree preferred. CPR certification is recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia), along with prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics.
  • Must demonstrate a willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and maintain reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems. The ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team is required.
  • This role involves regular physical activity, including lifting patients over 200 lbs with assistance, transporting supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs for distances of 500 feet, and frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and reaching.

Responsibilities:
  • Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in alignment with regulatory requirements and the Case Management Recipe.
  • Maintains timely and accurate documentation, ensures care plans reflect current patient status, and communicates effectively with the care team to coordinate optimal use of resources, especially in complex or high-risk situations.
  • Provides education and emotional support to patients and caregivers based on individual needs, and actively participates in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions as directed.
  • If serving as a Care Manager, coordinates all aspects of patient care including scheduling, medication management, plan of care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides; participates in IDG meetings and patient/family conferences.
  • If serving in an On-Call capacity, responds to triage calls, performs visits and assessments, coordinates care with the Administrator On Call, and may attend IDG meetings and family conferences; also participates in training, committees, and other duties as assigned within licensure scope.

Our Investment in You

Caring for others starts with caring for you. We're committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Company-matching 401(k)
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
  • Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
  • Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
  • And more!

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