On-Call Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)
Southern Utah Hospice
St. George, Utah
Join a Team That Treats Patients—and Each Other—Like Family
Southern Utah Hospice is a locally owned and operated hospice agency dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate end-of-life care throughout the greater St. George area. We believe every goodbye should be surrounded by love, dignity, comfort, and deep understanding.
Our mission extends beyond our patients. We are committed to creating a supportive, respectful workplace where our team members feel valued, appreciated, and empowered to provide the highest level of care.
Position Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable weekend On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. In this role, you will provide after-hours nursing support, respond to patient and family needs, perform admissions when needed, manage symptom concerns, and help ensure our patients remain comfortable in the place they call home.
This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys working independently while knowing they are backed by an experienced, supportive hospice team.
Responsibilities
- Provide on-call nursing coverage during weekends.
- Perform nursing visits for symptom management and urgent patient needs.
- Respond promptly to patient and family phone calls.
- Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record.
- Provide compassionate education and emotional support to patients and families.
Qualifications
Current Utah Registered Nurse (RN) license. Hospice or home health experience preferred.
- Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and documentation abilities.
- Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
- Current driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
Why Southern Utah Hospice?
- Locally owned and operated—your voice matters.
- Supportive leadership that genuinely cares about its team.
- Small, collaborative hospice family—not a large corporate organization.
- Meaningful work with time to truly care for your patients.
- Flexible weekend schedule.
- Manageable call volume—most weekends average approximately 4 hours of direct patient care.
- Competitive weekend on-call compensation, including an on-call stipend plus additional pay for patient visits.
If you are passionate about hospice care and want to be part of a team that values excellence, compassion, and genuine support for one another, we would love to meet you.
Southern Utah Hospice Compassion that feels like family.
Pay: From $300.00 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- License reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Work Location: In person