On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)

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Bergen County, New Jersey A local hospice organization serving Bergen County is seeking an experienced, compassionate On-Call Registered Nurse to provide responsive after-hours support to hospice patients and their families. Schedule Monday through Friday overnight on-call coverage One full weekend per month Rotating holiday coverage Responsibilities Triage after-hours calls from patients, families, facilities, and members of the care team Make in-person visits for changes in condition, symptom-management needs, or facility requests Complete hospice admissions after hours when needed Communicate with warmth, professionalism, and sound clinical judgment Coordinate medications and pharmacy needs through the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Complete accurate documentation promptly using a tablet or iPad Travel primarily throughout Bergen County, with occasional visits to surrounding areas based on census and patient needs Qualifications Current, unrestricted New Jersey RN license Previous hospice nursing experience is required Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel Experience working with a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Comfortable using tablets, iPads, and electronic medical records Strong telephone communication and customer-service skills Ability to think quickly, prioritize clinical needs, and work independently Warm, compassionate, and dependable approach to patient and family care The ideal candidate is a calm and confident hospice nurse who can respond independently to changing patient needs while providing compassionate support during sensitive moments.