Weekend RN - Hospice

**Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!**

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job, it’s a commitment to care. As a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization, we rely on skilled nurses to provide compassionate, around-the-clock support to patients and families.

We’re seeking a **Weekend RN** who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable, empathetic, and ready to respond to patient and caregiver needs the weekends.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving, and want to make a direct impact on patient care, we’d love to meet you!

**Why Join Good Samaritan?**

• **Mission-Driven Work** – Deliver holistic, patient-centered care as part of a dedicated, non-profit organization.
• **Collaborative & Supportive Team** – Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure seamless care for patients and families.
• **Growth & Learning Opportunities** – Gain experience across hospice, home health, and inpatient care, while building expertise in after-hours nursing and triage.
• **A Role That Matters** – Your work ensures patients have access to timely guidance, education, and support during critical times.

**What You’ll Do:**

• Provide weekend on-call coverage and respond promptly to patient and caregiver phone calls, medical or emotional crises, and patient deaths
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and complete admissions as needed
• Make home or facility visits to address urgent patient care needs and provide direct care when appropriate
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, GSH staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal patient care and resources
• Educate and support patients and families regarding hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, stages of dying, and the plan of care
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) by reporting changes in patient status and communicating important patient and caregiver concerns
• Assist RN Case Managers with scheduled after-hours visits and patient care needs to ensure continuity of care
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all patient interactions, visits, assessments, and care provided in the electronic medical record
• Provide a thorough report to the Interdisciplinary Team following each shift
• Maintain clinical competencies and participate in required staff meetings, in-services, and continuing education

**What We’re Looking For:**

• Clinical Expertise – Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Virginia RN licensure
• Experience – Minimum 2 years in nursing, including hospice, home health, med/surg, acute care, or geriatric nursing
• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making – Strong judgment, problem-solving, and ability to handle complex patient situations
• Communication Skills – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with the IDT
• Technology Skills – Experience with EMR documentation and general computer applications
• Compassion & Professionalism – Provides patient-centered care with empathy, discretion, and integrity

**Schedule**

**Schedule** : Weekend Coverage - Saturday - Sunday 8:00am - 8:00pm - Opportunity for FT hours are available

**Location:** New River Valley Service Area

**Starting Salary:** $36/hour

__This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.__

_**Find your purpose here**_

If you are driven by compassion, grounded in clinical skill, and looking for meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community and one another.

**Apply Today!**