Job Overview
Join our compassionate healthcare team as an On-Call Hospice Nurse, where your expertise will provide vital comfort and support to patients nearing the end of life. This dynamic role offers the flexibility to respond to patient needs in various settings, including home visits, inpatient facilities, and outpatient clinics. As an On-Call Hospice Nurse, you will deliver personalized, high-quality nursing care with a focus on dignity, pain management, and emotional support. Your critical care background and extensive clinical experience will empower you to make a meaningful difference during some of life's most sensitive moments.
Duties
- Respond promptly to on-call requests for patient assessments, symptom management, and urgent care needs across diverse settings
- Provide comprehensive nursing care including vital signs monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and symptom control tailored to hospice patients
- Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including physical assessments and physiological monitoring, to inform individualized care plans
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate discharge planning, manage complex cases, and ensure seamless continuity of care
- Document all patient interactions accurately in medical records while adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, medication use, and comfort measures to enhance quality of life
- Utilize your ICU, emergency medicine, or trauma center experience to handle acute symptoms or crises efficiently and effectively
Skills
- Proven critical care experience with a strong foundation in hospital medicine, ICU protocols, or emergency room procedures
- Experience working within Level I or Level II trauma centers or post-acute care environments such as skilled nursing facilities or outpatient clinics
- Knowledge of infectious disease management and behavioral health considerations in hospice settings
- Familiarity with medical terminology, physiology principles, and diagnostic evaluation techniques essential for accurate patient assessment
- Ability to perform comprehensive intake assessments, discharge planning, and case management for diverse patient populations including pediatrics and geriatrics
- Strong understanding of HIPAA compliance, medical records documentation, and utilization management processes
- Excellent patient service skills with a compassionate approach to end-of-life care delivery
This role is ideal for dedicated nursing professionals eager to apply their specialized skills in a flexible on-call capacity. If you thrive in fast-paced environments requiring critical thinking and empathetic communication—especially within hospital or outpatient settings—this opportunity is perfect for you!
Pay: $80,296.58 - $96,701.26 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Colorado RN License (Preferred)
- Colorado LPN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
