Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), On-Call After Hours, 7 On/7 Off

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN), On-Call After Hours, 7 On/7 Off role is onsite in South Portland, ME, and compensation is not specified. The nurse works with the hospice triage team to provide after-hours care to patients as needed. The role assesses patients and families, provides nursing care and palliative interventions, and initiates or revises care plans as needs change. It also coordinates with physicians, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary hospice group to support continuity and comfort-focused care.

What you'll do

• Provide after-hours hospice care and routine or emergent visits as needed
• assess patients and families
• develop, initiate, and revise plans of care
• administer prescribed medications and treatments
• document clinical notes and symptom-management outcomes
• communicate changes and needs to physicians
• coordinate with caregivers and the interdisciplinary group
• provide patient and family instruction
• maintain a safe environment
• supervise hospice aides when required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

rn

on-call

after hours

7 on/7 off

hospice care

palliative care

patient assessment

care planning

south portland me

affinity hospice management llc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The title specifies an after-hours on-call schedule of 7 on/7 off.

About the employer

Affinity Hospice Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.