After-Hours Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice
Horizon Hospice of Colorado, Wheat Ridge, CO, United States
After-Hours Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Position Type:
Part-Time to Full-Time (2-4 shifts per week)
Schedule:
Overnight shifts, 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM (Monday-Friday)
Location:
Denver Metro and surrounding areas
Position Summary
The After-Hours RN is responsible for providing overnight triage, support, and in-person care to hospice patients and families. This role focuses on managing urgent needs, providing symptom management, and supporting patients at end-of-life during overnight hours.
This position is designed to reduce the overnight burden on daytime clinical staff while ensuring timely, compassionate care for patients and families.
Schedule
2-4 overnight shifts per week
10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Monday-Friday coverage
Flexible scheduling based on availability and organizational needs
Key Responsibilities
Respond to after-hours calls from patients, families, and facilities
Provide clinical triage and guidance over the phone
Make in-person visits as needed for:
Symptom management
Imminent death support
Urgent clinical needs
Perform death visits, including pronouncement and support for families
Communicate clearly with providers and interdisciplinary team as needed
Document all patient interactions in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure continuity of care by providing updates to the daytime team
Provide emotional support to patients and families during overnight hours
Qualifications
Active, unencumbered RN license in Colorado
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
Hospice or Home Health experience required
Comfortable working independently overnight
Strong assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to respond to calls and travel within service area as needed
Work Environment & Expectations
Primarily remote/on-call overnight with in-person visits as needed
Must be able to respond promptly to calls and travel when required
Overnight work requires ability to manage fatigue and maintain clinical judgment
Low visit volume expected, with variability
Compensation
Hourly base rate: $20/hour
Additional compensation per visit (based on visit type)
This role is structured to provide consistent overnight coverage with relatively low visit volume. The hourly rate compensates for availability during overnight hours, while additional visit-based pay ensures meaningful compensation when in-person care is required. This creates a balanced role with steady income and the opportunity for increased earnings based on activity level.
Why This Role
Flexible schedule (2-4 nights per week)
Consistent overnight hours (no rotating shifts)
Combination of steady hourly pay + additional visit compensation
Lower overall visit volume compared to daytime roles
Opportunity to provide meaningful support during critical moments
Helps support and sustain the daytime clinical team
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Position Type:
Part-Time to Full-Time (2-4 shifts per week)
Schedule:
Overnight shifts, 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM (Monday-Friday)
Location:
Denver Metro and surrounding areas
Position Summary
The After-Hours RN is responsible for providing overnight triage, support, and in-person care to hospice patients and families. This role focuses on managing urgent needs, providing symptom management, and supporting patients at end-of-life during overnight hours.
This position is designed to reduce the overnight burden on daytime clinical staff while ensuring timely, compassionate care for patients and families.
Schedule
2-4 overnight shifts per week
10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
Monday-Friday coverage
Flexible scheduling based on availability and organizational needs
Key Responsibilities
Respond to after-hours calls from patients, families, and facilities
Provide clinical triage and guidance over the phone
Make in-person visits as needed for:
Symptom management
Imminent death support
Urgent clinical needs
Perform death visits, including pronouncement and support for families
Communicate clearly with providers and interdisciplinary team as needed
Document all patient interactions in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure continuity of care by providing updates to the daytime team
Provide emotional support to patients and families during overnight hours
Qualifications
Active, unencumbered RN license in Colorado
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
Hospice or Home Health experience required
Comfortable working independently overnight
Strong assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to respond to calls and travel within service area as needed
Work Environment & Expectations
Primarily remote/on-call overnight with in-person visits as needed
Must be able to respond promptly to calls and travel when required
Overnight work requires ability to manage fatigue and maintain clinical judgment
Low visit volume expected, with variability
Compensation
Hourly base rate: $20/hour
Additional compensation per visit (based on visit type)
This role is structured to provide consistent overnight coverage with relatively low visit volume. The hourly rate compensates for availability during overnight hours, while additional visit-based pay ensures meaningful compensation when in-person care is required. This creates a balanced role with steady income and the opportunity for increased earnings based on activity level.
Why This Role
Flexible schedule (2-4 nights per week)
Consistent overnight hours (no rotating shifts)
Combination of steady hourly pay + additional visit compensation
Lower overall visit volume compared to daytime roles
Opportunity to provide meaningful support during critical moments
Helps support and sustain the daytime clinical team
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