Job Title: Hospice On-Call Nurse (RN / LPN)
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate, responsive Hospice On-Call Nurse to join our dedicated end-of-life care team. Operating from our regional hub in Christiansburg, Virginia, you will be responsible for managing after-hours patient needs, fielding triage calls, and making urgent home or facility clinical visits when requested. The ideal candidate will blend strong critical-thinking skills with a deep capacity to provide emotional and educational support to patients and their families during sensitive moments.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsive Patient Care: Appropriately handle incoming patient and facility requests after hours, providing triage phone guidance or deploying for immediate in-person visits when necessary.
- Family & Patient Support: Deliver vital clinical education, symptom management guidance, and compassionate emotional support to terminal patients and their loved ones.
- Electronic Documentation: Seamlessly document all clinical assessments, phone triages, and home interventions electronically; ensure a comprehensive activity hand-off is transmitted electronically immediately at the end of each shift.
Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
Licensure & Credentials
- State Licensure: Active nursing license recognized by the State of Virginia [Required]. (Multi-state / Compact licenses are allowed and welcomed).
- Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean, reputable driving record [Required].
Experience & Logistics
- Hospice Background: A minimum of 1+ year of dedicated hospice or palliative care experience [Required].
- Transportation: Must possess highly reliable personal transportation to safely navigate to home and facility visits during on-call hours [Required].
Core Competencies
- Strong clinical triage skills and the ability to work completely autonomously during off-hours.
- Proficient with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) tracking software for immediate, accurate remote charting.
- Exceptional communication and crisis-intervention skills.