Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) On-Call — Weekend

Job overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) On-Call — Weekend role is onsite in Worcester, MA, with local travel within an assigned territory. The posting lists a starting salary of $93,600. Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA aims to provide respectful, dignified, and compassionate care for patients and families. The nurse assesses patients and families, plans and provides hospice nursing care, and evaluates needs with a focus on pain and symptom management. The role coordinates with physicians and the interdisciplinary team, maintains timely documentation, supports end-of-life needs, and participates in on-call duties.

What you'll do

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care
• provide hospice care focused on pain control and symptom management
• coordinate with physicians, hospice staff, and other agencies
• maintain patient records and point-of-service documentation
• administer medication in accordance with laws and policy
• assess hospice eligibility with the Medical Director
• counsel patients and families
• participate in on-call duties
• arrange necessary equipment and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice registered nurse

weekend on-call

worcester ma

ascend hospice

hospice care

pain and symptom management

patient assessment

end-of-life care

rn license required

local travel

starting salary $93,600

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Weekend on-call nursing role requiring a state-certified RN license, hospice or home health experience, and local travel within the assigned territory.

About the employer

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care MA is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.