Job OverviewVisiting Nurse Health System is hiring a Hospice Weekend On-Call RN who provides nursing care, emotional support, and education to terminally ill patients and their families. This role requires clinical expertise in nursing assessment and diagnosis, along with advanced proficiency in technical skills needed to develop, provide, and coordinate patient care. The Weekend On-Call RN plays a key role by triaging patient and family calls, completing admissions, developing care plans, managing symptoms, and coordinating with interdisciplinary team members such as Chaplains and Social Workers. The RN will handle calls from patients, families, or facilities to assess needs, provide guidance, schedule visits, and ensure compassionate care delivery. Weekend schedules will vary (Friday through Monday or Saturday and Sunday), with exact hours specified in each RN's formal offer letter.
What You'll Do:- Time Management:
- Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met.
- Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans.
- Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished.
- Patient Care Skills:
- Provides nursing services as required per skills competency checklist.
- Evaluates the patient's response to care as evidenced by visit note documentation.
- Provides education to the patient & family on the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, as evidenced by visit note documentation.
- Documentation:
- All Clinical documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted to the office per policy and guidelines.
- Documentation reflects notification of the physician when the patient's status changes and revisions to the plan of care as appropriate.
- Regulatory:
- Clinical record documentation demonstrates compliance with physician orders for care provided and the frequency of visits.
- Obtains physician's orders for care and services provided per policy.
- Complies with company's policies and procedures.
- Documentation demonstrates compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.
- Care Coordination:
- Assesses & coordinates the need for additional services to enhance patients' care.
- Assesses patients for admission to the Hospice Atlanta Program. Admits patients for care based on skilled need and payer source eligibility requirements.
- Coordinates care between home and inpatient settings. Completes transfer form and communicates report to appropriate staff.
- Makes referrals to other agencies on the patient's behalf.
Schedule:Part-time or Full-time Weekend Scheduling
- Friday - Monday
- Specific On-Call hours details as assigned
- Flexibility Required
Location:- North & South Metro Atlanta
You're Perfect for the Position if you:- Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or BSN preferred).
- Hold current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and a valid CPR certification.
- Have at least one year of experience in critical care, medical surgeries, hospice, oncology, or community health nursing (national certification preferred).
- Possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
- Understand the physical, social, and emotional needs of elderly, disabled, and terminally ill patients.
- Are knowledgeable about Medicare, Medicaid, and funding source regulations as they apply to hospice services.
- Demonstrate advanced nursing practice skills and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Have strong communication skills and can adapt to various audiences and situations.
- Are proficient with basic computer skills, including the internet, email, electronic documentation, and online HR platforms.
Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients! 
