On Call Registered Nurse - Hospice

Job DetailsJob Location: Peoria Hospice - Peoria, IL 61615Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $92,500.00 Salary/yearOn-Call Registered Nurse - Weekday or Weekend- We are flexible to your schedule! After-hours support. Mostly remote. Critical impact. Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort, support, and responsive end-of-life care when patients and families need it most. As a On-Call Registered Nurse, you will provide skilled nursing support, symptom management, and crisis intervention to hospice patients receiving care in homes and facilities. This role offers a unique blend of independence, flexibility, and meaningful patient impact while working closely with an experienced interdisciplinary team. Schedule, Hours & Territory • We are open to weekend or weekday on-call • Combination of scheduled patient visits and on-call responsibilities • Primarily remote when not actively responding to patient needs in the field Who We Are At The Care Team Hospice, we are a mission-driven, patient-centered provider dedicated to delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Our goal is to be the most trusted partner in hospice, supporting patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and respect during life's most important moments. We offer a supportive, growth-focused environment along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, plus Wellness Programs • Career Path Program with opportunities for advancement and increased compensation • Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement and Certification Assistance • Mileage Reimbursement • 401(k) with Company Match • Additional Voluntary Coverage • Great Total Rewards Package!! QualificationsKey Responsibilities • Respond to after-hours and weekend patient, family, and caregiver needs by providing timely nursing assessments, interventions, and clinical support. • Perform on-call visits to assess changes in patient condition, manage symptoms, and implement appropriate care plans. • Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, pharmacies, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care. • Provide education and guidance to patients, families, and caregivers regarding medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care. • Facilitate admissions, deaths, and other urgent clinical situations in accordance with hospice policies and regulatory requirements. • Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and care coordination activities in the EMR. • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients and families. Qualifications • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required. • Minimum of one (1) year of nursing experience required; hospice, home health, oncology, palliative care, or critical care experience preferred. • Strong clinical assessment, symptom management, and critical thinking skills. • Ability to work independently, prioritize urgent patient needs, and make sound clinical decisions in the field. • Experience with electronic medical records (EMR); Homecare Homebase (HCHB) experience preferred. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively support patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance required.