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Hospice On Call RN (7 days on/ 7 days off

Life Hospice

East Hanover, New Jersey

$93k–$95k/yr

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Posted Aug 25, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 26, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $93k–$95k a year. Per-diem means you set the rhythm — pick up when it works, step back when it doesn't.

What the listing says

Base pay
$93k–$95k/yr
Weekends, holidays, call
TITLE OF POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE- ON CALL · We are seeking a dedicated On-Call Hospice RN to join our team.

About this role

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TITLE OF POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE- ON CALL Life Hospice is a compassionate and patient-centered provider of hospice care services. We are committed to supporting patients and families during life’s most meaningful moments with dignity, comfort, and respect. Position Summary: We are seeking a dedicated On-Call Hospice RN to join our team. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a flexible, autonomous environment. The nurse will be on-call for 7-days, followed by 7 days off . During the on-call period, the nurse is responsible for triaging calls, making home visits when necessary, and providing critical support to patients and families during after-hours. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Respond to patient calls and triage health concerns appropriately • Provide clinical guidance over the phone or in person as needed • Coordinate with physicians and care teams for follow-up or escalation • Maintain accurate documentation of patient interactions • Support emergency response protocols when necessary • Provide education to patients/family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with healthcare decisions • Perform death visit per agency’s policy JOB TYPE: PART-TIME PAY RATE: 93,000-95,000 BENEFITS: • 401(k) • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life insurance • Mileage reimbursement • Paid orientation • Paid vacation • Paid sick time QUALIFICATIONS • Must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. • Must be licensed in NJ as a Registered Nurse by New Jersey State Board of Nursing in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37. • One year of RN experience. Hospice experience preferred. • Must have excellent assessment skills and problem-solving skills. • Should be skillful in organization and in the principles of time management and have knowledge of case management processes. • Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order. • The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing. • Must have no exceptions to RN license, and be able to administer pharmaceuticals, perform medication reconciliation, and any nursing procedures or special treatments needed within the scope of nursing practice for state. All skills to be competencied before actual hands-on patient care, and when procedures or treatments are not usually performed. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $93,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Experience: • on call: 1 year (Required) License/ Certification: • RN License (Required) Ability to Commute: • East Hanover, NJ 07936 (Preferred) Work Location: In person

Skills for this role

Phone TriageHome VisitsMedication ReconciliationPatient EducationEnd of Life CareCase Management

Requirements

  • RN
  • Driver's License
  • RN License
  • On call: 1 year

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid orientation
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance

About the employer

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Life Hospice
Hiring organization

You would be driving for Life Hospice, a private home-hospice company of 1 to 50 people, headquartered in Livingston, with work posted in East Hanover, New Jersey. The employer describes itself as a compassionate, patient-centered hospice supporting patients and families…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Seven days on, seven off, listed part-time and described as flexible and autonomous
  • 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid orientation, vacation, and sick time
  • Mileage reimbursement listed for the On-Call Hospice RN

What reviewers flag

  • On-call RN requires 1 year RN experience (hospice preferred) and a licensed, insured car
  • On-call week includes after-hours triage, home visits, and death visits
  • Public nurse feedback is a single Glassdoor rating
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On your path

Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.

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  • Can you walk me through the differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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