Registered Nurse (RN) - After Hours PT Job at Blue Ridge Hospice (Winchester)

Registered Nurse (RN) - After Hours PT

Blue Ridge Hospice

Location:
United States , Winchester

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

35.00 - 48.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) Seeking Part-time and PRN RN's. Serving the full Blue Ridge Care territory. At Blue Ridge Care, we deliver extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare system, we are dedicated to meeting patients and families with the compassion, expertise, and respect they deserve. Our services span hospice, serious illness care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), community thrift shops, and grief support. We are seeking a After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) to provide critical support to patients and families across the Blue Ridge Care territory during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This role is ideal for a compassionate nurse who thrives in independent decision-making and is dedicated to delivering quality hospice care outside of traditional hours. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse After Hours (RN), in accordance with public health nursing standards, practices, and policies, will provide and arrange for hospice care for patients and families in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN makes initial assessments, judgments, and treatment decisions based on patient and family needs and wishes, in alignment with professional skills and hospice philosophy.

Job Responsibility:

Answer emergent patient calls and conduct visits as needed to address immediate concerns
Provide professional nursing care consistent with patient care goals and the physician’s plan of care
Assess and evaluate patient status
if working with LPN support, provide guidance and oversight
Develop and update care plans with goals based on nursing diagnoses
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including preventive and rehabilitative care
Counsel patients and families on health care needs, offering education and guidance
Teach self-care techniques, including medication administration, diet, and symptom management
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation of patient condition and care
Communicate with physicians regarding patient changes and obtain/document orders
Ensure safe patient environments and arrange necessary equipment/services
Conduct initial assessments and collaborate with patients, families, and the care team to ensure seamless care transitions
Engage in continuing education and quality improvement activities
Support initiatives like peer chart reviews, medication reconciliation, and tuck-in programs

Requirements:

Current RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Graduate of an accredited nursing program
BSN preferred
2+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or ICU/CCU (preferred)
CHPN certification (preferred)
Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement regulations
Current CPR certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in electronic medical records and computer skills
Ability to travel throughout the Blue Ridge Care territory
Weekend availability only will be considered

Nice to have:

BSN preferred
2+ years of experience in hospice, home health, or ICU/CCU (preferred)
CHPN certification (preferred)

What we offer:

Competitive base pay
Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Mileage reimbursement
Comprehensive orientation

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

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