Hospice Afterhours LVN/RN (per diem)

Position Overview

The After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN provides professional nursing care to hospice patients during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role ensures continuity of care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families after 5:00 PM.

The nurse works independently while maintaining close communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and leadership to support individualized plans of care.

Schedule

• 5pm-8am

• Weekends and holidays as assigned

• On-call/after-hours coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to after-hours patient calls and urgent care needs

• Perform skilled nursing assessments and symptom management

• Provide emotional support and education to patients and families

• Implement and update patient plans of care as needed

• Communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team

• Collaborate with physicians and caregivers regarding patient needs

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation

• Uphold hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current RN or LVN license in good standing

• Hospice or home health experience preferred

• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Compassionate presence in emotionally sensitive situations

• Valid driver’s license

• Reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition (per state and organizational requirements)

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive leadership and team environment

• Meaningful, patient-centered work

• A culture that values and respects nurses