Good Samaritan

RN On/Call - Hospice

Good Samaritan  •  Lynchburg, VA (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

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 Registered Nurse On-Call who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable, empathetic, and ready to respond to patient and caregiver needs during evenings, nights, and 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 on-call nursing coverage as scheduled (5:00 PM – 8:30 AM, 7 on / 7 off)
  • Respond to patient/caregiver calls and visits in a timely manner, including medical or emotional crises and patient deaths
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments
  • Communicate effectively with attending physicians, GSH staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care
  • Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, and care plans
  • Document all patient interactions, visits, and assessments in accordance with GSH policies and electronic medical records
  • Report patient status changes to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuity of care
  • Assist RN Case Managers with after-hours visits and patient care needs
  • Participate in required meetings, staff in-services, and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies

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

Qualifications:

  • Graduate from an accredited educational institution
  • Current Virginia RN license
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience
  • Experience with hospice, home health, or inpatient care
  • Valid Virginia driver’s license and reliable transportation
  • Ability to work independently and respond appropriately to after-hours patient needs
  • Commitment to professional growth and continuing education

Ready to bring your nursing expertise to a team that truly makes a difference? Apply today!

Good Samaritan

About Good Samaritan

Good Sam is the only non-profit, community-based hospice serving the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley and Smith Mountain Lake area. Since 1992, our mission has been to affirm life in the midst of illness and grief and, above all, to honor what matters most to each person and family served.

No other local hospice offers more comprehensive services than Good Sam. We provide the highest quality care with the most options, expertise, support and compassion. Every decision we make is guided by our values and mission, with the goal of providing the best care, not gaining the most profit.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Roanoke, Virginia
Year Founded
1992
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