The posting
SIGN ON BONUS- $3,000
POSITION SUMMARY
The On-Call LPN is responsible for providing after-hours and weekend clinical support to hospice patients and their families in the Denver metro area. Working on a 7-days-on / 7-days-off rotation, this position serves as the primary point of clinical contact during non-business hours, responding to urgent patient needs, providing symptom management guidance, and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team as needed.
This role requires a compassionate, clinically skilled RN who is comfortable working independently and making sound clinical judgments in a home or facility-based hospice setting.
COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
On-Call Availability Pay (flat rate per on-call shift):
- Weekday On-Call (Monday–Friday): $100.00 per day
- Weekend On-Call (Saturday–Sunday): $150.00 per day
- Hourly rate of $50 during active patient visits
Patient Visit Pay:
- All patient visits made during the on-call period are compensated at the applicable hourly rate, in addition to the flat on-call availability pay.
SCHEDULE & ROTATION
- Rotation: 7 consecutive days on-call, followed by 7 consecutive days off
- On-call hours cover evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned during the active rotation week
- Must be available by phone within 30 minutes and able to respond in person within a clinically appropriate timeframe
- Coordination with the outgoing on-call nurse at shift transitions is expected
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Respond to after-hours patient and family calls; triage symptoms and provide clinical guidance, reassurance, and education
- Conduct urgent in-home or facility-based patient visits as clinically indicated
- Assess changes in patient condition and implement or adjust the plan of care within hospice guidelines
- Administer or supervise medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders
- Provide comfort-focused symptom management including pain, dyspnea, anxiety, and other end-of-life symptoms
- Coordinate with the on-call physician for new or updated orders as needed
- Communicate significant changes in patient status to the attending physician, Director of Nursing, and/or appropriate team members
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families during the on-call period
- Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EMR in accordance with CMS and organizational standards
- Coordinate admissions and pronouncements of death as needed during the on-call period
- Ensure continuity of care by providing detailed hand-off communication at the end of each rotation
- Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and hospice-specific regulations
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education & Licensure:
- Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensure in the State of Colorado, in good standing
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of LPN experience required; hospice, palliative care, home health, or ICU/med-surg experience strongly preferred
- Prior on-call or independent practice experience preferred
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to make independent nursing judgments
- Proficiency in symptom management, pain control, and end-of-life care
- Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
- Ability to navigate sensitive, emotionally charged situations with compassion and professionalism
- Comfortable working independently in a variety of home and facility environments
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR); Hospice Tools experience a plus
Other Requirements:
- Valid Colorado driver's license and reliable personal transportation
- Auto insurance meeting company minimum requirements
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
- CPR/BLS certification required
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Work is performed in patient homes, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and other community settings
- Exposure to patients with serious illness; personal protective equipment (PPE) provided and required as appropriate
- Must be able to lift and reposition patients as needed (up to 50 lbs with assistance)
- Requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting
- Must be able to drive safely in varying weather and road conditions
OUR MISSION
At Ovation Hospice of Denver, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care to patients and families in our community. Every member of our team plays a vital role in honoring the dignity and comfort of those we serve.
