On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse

Health Care Connectors

  • Greenwich, Connecticut
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    This role focuses on responding to urgent patient needs, providing symptom management, and offering emotional support during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGreenwich, Connecticut
    Websitehealthcareconnectors.com

    Description

    About Health Care Connectors

    Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being.

    Why Join HCC?

    At Health Care Connectors, we are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact. When you join our team, you will:

    • Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
    • Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes
    • Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization
    • Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
    • Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life

    Job Summary

    The On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing after-hours nursing support to hospice patients and families. This role focuses on responding to urgent patient needs, providing symptom management, and offering emotional support during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

    The On-Call Hospice RN works closely with the hospice care team to ensure continuity of care and timely response to patient and family needs.

    Qualifications

    Required

    • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
    • Current BLS certification
    • Minimum of 2 years hospice nursing experience

    Preferred

    • Home health experience
    • Strong clinical assessment and triage skills

    What You’ll Do

    • Respond to after-hours calls from hospice patients and families
    • Provide clinical triage and nursing guidance over the phone when appropriate
    • Conduct in-person visits for urgent patient needs when required
    • Assess patient symptoms and provide interventions to manage pain or discomfort
    • Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and caregivers
    • Communicate patient updates to the hospice care team and document all interactions
    • Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the hospice team
    • Ensure continuity of care and timely follow-up for patient needs

    Compensation

    Salary: $500 per week + fee per visit 

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