On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse

Health Care Connectors is a leading home healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to patients in the comfort of their homes. Our interdisciplinary team works collaboratively to ensure each patient receives personalized care that promotes healing, independence, and overall well-being.

Why Join HCC?

At Health Care Connectors, we are committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding work environment where employees can grow and make a meaningful impact. When you join our team, you will:

• Work in a supportive and collaborative clinical environment
• Deliver meaningful one-on-one care to patients in their homes
• Be part of a growing and innovative home healthcare organization
• Have opportunities for professional growth and continued learning
• Make a direct impact on patient outcomes and quality of life

Job Summary

The On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing after-hours nursing support to hospice patients and families. This role focuses on responding to urgent patient needs, providing symptom management, and offering emotional support during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The On-Call Hospice RN works closely with the hospice care team to ensure continuity of care and timely response to patient and family needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Connecticut
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum of 2 years hospice nursing experience

Preferred

• Home health experience
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills

What You’ll Do

• Respond to after-hours calls from hospice patients and families
• Provide clinical triage and nursing guidance over the phone when appropriate
• Conduct in-person visits for urgent patient needs when required
• Assess patient symptoms and provide interventions to manage pain or discomfort
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and caregivers
• Communicate patient updates to the hospice care team and document all interactions
• Coordinate care with physicians and other members of the hospice team
• Ensure continuity of care and timely follow-up for patient needs

Compensation

Salary: $500 per week + fee per visit