On-Call RN

On-Call Registered Nurse

The On-Call RN generally works from home responding to after-hour calls from patients, families, caregivers, and referral sources. After hours calls are typically first answered by the answering service who then directs the caller to the On-Call RN. The On-Call RN assesses, utilizes critical thinking and gives advice or delivers care to hospice patients. The On-Call RN effectively interacts with patients, significant others, and other interdisciplinary team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing and clinical competency.

This is a part-time position that is scheduled to work one to two shifts per week from 4pm to 8am and participates in the weekend and holiday rotation.

Physical Demands

Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and providing nursing care to patient care.

Work Environment

Staff may be exposed to virus, disease and infection from patients a...