Hospice Weekend Nurse chez Healthkeeperz

Description

Position: Weekend Hospice Nurse (Part-time, PRN)

Department: Hospice

Reports To: Hospice Director

Scope

The Weekend Hospice Nurse delivers skilled, compassionate patient care during weekends and holidays. As a Hospice Nurse, this role manages clinical needs, coordinates interdisciplinary support, and responds promptly to urgent situations. The Hospice Nurse ensures that patients and families receive consistent, high-quality care in alignment with the hospice plan. Serving as the primary clinical contact during off-hours, the Hospice Nurse is vital in maintaining continuity, comfort, and trust at a critical time in the care journey, fostering emotional resilience and a deep understanding of hospice philosophy and practice. This is a part-time/prn position, and regularly scheduled weekends may not always be available.

Expectations

• Serve as the case manager for patients during the weekend coverage period.
• Conduct skilled nursing visits in alignment with the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) plan of care.
• Coordinate client care with social workers, chaplains, in-home aides, physicians, and volunteers.
• Assess patients and families promptly for changes in condition or urgent needs.
• Provide client and family education in end-of-life care, medications, and care techniques.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and the Hospice Administrator regarding patient status.
• Document accurately and in a timely manner, including medication use, DME, supplies, and care interventions.
• Participate in scheduled weekend calls, visits, and evaluation visits as needed.
• Respond to urgent needs, including deaths, symptom crises, or equipment issues.
• Leave clear documentation and care plans in the home for continuity by weekday staff.
• Assist in the recertification and revocation processes as needed.
• Ensure personal and patient safety by adhering to infection control and safety protocols.
• May participate in orientation or act as a preceptor as assigned.
• Promote and represent the nursing profession and Healthkeeperz’s mission in a positive light to the community.
• Weekend Schedule: Weekend shift begins Friday at 5:00 PM and ends Monday at 8:00 AM, or the following morning handoff/report
• This is a part-time/prn position, and regularly scheduled weekends may not always be available.

Requirements

Results

• Patients and families feel supported and confident in their weekend care experience.
• Timely interventions reduce unnecessary hospitalizations or urgent care visits.
• Accurate and comprehensive documentation supports seamless weekday follow-up.
• Team communication and coordination maintain high standards of hospice care delivery.
• Organizational reputation for quality weekend support is upheld.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina RN license
• ADN required; BSN preferred
• Minimum one year of hospice or home health experience preferred
• Excellent assessment, triage, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work independently
• Comfortable using mobile devices and electronic documentation platforms
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes

Physical Demands

• This role requires prolonged periods of driving, visiting patient homes, and working on a computer.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, talking, and listening are necessary.
• The nurse must be able to lift and move equipment and supplies, and manage physical tasks in patient care settings.