On Call Registered Nurse

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare

. Provide direct patient care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, from newborns through geriatric patients .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct patient care to diverse populations, including newborns and geriatric patients, while effectively managing admission plans of care and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Proficient in communication and interpersonal relations, fostering positive interactions with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

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Registered Nurse LicensePatient Care ManagementPlan of Care DevelopmentHospice ExperienceEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentInjectionsPlan of Care ImplementationTriageHome VisitsDocumentationPatient EducationIntervention StrategiesLifting and Maneuvering PatientsComputer Proficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationsIndependent WorkCustomer SatisfactionTeam CollaborationPositive Interaction

Certifications & Qualifications

AD or BSN DegreeNorth Carolina or South Carolina Nursing License

Industry Keywords

Hospice CareHome CareOncology ExperiencePatient PopulationsRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation StandardsSafe Driver Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct patient care to patients with life-limiting illnesses, from newborns through geriatric patients
Cover Monday–Thursday nights from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.; weekday call hours are 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday morning
Cover the Onslow, Pender, and Duplin territory, with backup coverage for New Hanover County
Cover the entire assigned area while working with a full-time On Call counterpart
Triage after-hours calls
Make home visits, typically fewer than six visits per night and up to 12 visits per night
Use the Nursing Process to assess patients for agency-program eligibility and manage Admission Plans of Care
Provide patient and family education according to the Plan of Care
Document and communicate required information according to agency policies, accreditation, regulatory, and legal requirements
Delegate appropriate patient-care duties to LPNs and NAs
Continue annual personal development to enhance nursing practice and the profession
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently
Maintain and adjust schedules to enhance program performance
Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with team members
Work independently while managing hospice-patient care
Maintain and promote customer satisfaction
Demonstrate Lower Cape Fear LifeCare's mission, vision, and values
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an approved school of nursing through an AD or BSN program
Current license to practice professional nursing in North Carolina or South Carolina
Two years of experience
Hospice, home care, or related oncology experience preferred
Hand/eye coordination for injections and computer use
Clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and staff
Must communicate and be literate in English
Ability to develop positive interactions with patients, families, physicians, and staff
Ability to lift and/or maneuver objects weighing at least 45 pounds or less
Ability to push, move, and lift patients
Ability to assess patient condition, formulate and implement a Plan of Care, and provide appropriate interventions
Ability to use sight to implement and evaluate a Plan of Care
Ability to use hearing to auscultate lung and bowel sounds and communicate effectively
Reliable transportation
Subject to the Safe Driver Policy
May be required to drive
Ability to work with all patient populations from infants through geriatric patients with life-limiting illness

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following 30 days
Low-cost and no-cost health insurance plans, including a free employee-only health plan option
Unlimited virtual doctor visits and mental health services at no cost through MediOrbis
27 paid days off during the first year as a full-time employee
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
403(b) retirement plan
50% employer match on the first 4% contributed, increasing with tenure
Fully vested after three years
Milestone and success recognition programs with meaningful rewards through AwardCo
Supportive, collaborative, compassionate, and respectful work culture