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LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview
Registered Nurse - On Call RN - Weekends
Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours.
After Hours Hospice RN
As an After Hours Hospice RN, you'll support patients and families by responding to after-hours on-call needs during evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays-bringing comfort, peace of mind, and compassionate care when it's needed most.
Schedule:
On-call coverage for weekends
Friday at 5pm - Monday at 8am
This role is ideal for an experienced RN who values autonomy, meaningful patient connections, and an alternative work schedule that allows for extended time off while making a real difference.
What You'll Do as a Hospice RN - After Hours / On-Call:
Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior
Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours
Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift
Respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs
Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care
Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff
Accurately document clinical visits and communications
Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
Work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team
About You
Experience - What you'll bring:
Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
1+ years of nursing experience
A hospice heart: compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations
Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings
Comfortable providing care in patients' homes, facilities, or wherever they reside
Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
Current CPR certification
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience
Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care
Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles
Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):