Registered Nurse - Weekend
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health·Plymouth, New Hampshire
Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health·Plymouth, New Hampshire
Provide continuity of care for homecare and hospice patients during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement physician treatment plans and manage patient admissions.
Join our fun, friendly, and supportive team at Pemi-Baker Hospice & Home Health! We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide exceptional care to our home health and hospice patients primarily in Plymouth, NH, and surrounding areas. If you value flexibility, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Summary/Objective The Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) is a vital member of the interdisciplinary team, responsible for providing continuity of care to patients in both homecare and hospice settings during Friday, Saturday, and Sunday coverage.
The Weekend RN works directly with patients, communicating and collaborating on an ongoing basis with the full clinical team to address patients' changing needs.
This position supports weekend coverage needs, reduces reliance on overtime, and helps maintain timely, patient-centered care across the weekend schedule.
Accountability The Weekend Registered Nurse is accountable to the Clinical Manager.
Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Works Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10-hour shifts, for a total of 30 hours per week.
Provides weekend RN coverage for patients in homecare and hospice settings.
Covers weekend on-call responsibilities during the scheduled 10-hour shifts.
Interprets the Agency's philosophy and corporate objectives related to both homecare and hospice to patients, their families, and community groups.
Performs all assessments, treatments, and documentation according to Agency policies and standards, including State and Federal regulations.
Develops, implements, evaluates, and modifies clinical services for patients under a physician's plan of treatment.
Engages in the hospice philosophy and provides patient-centered care.
Utilizes an Evidence-Based Chronic Illness Management approach to improve homecare patient outcomes.
Demonstrates proficiency in OASIS assessment and documentation.
Manages and coordinates the evaluation and admission of hospice patients as assigned.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide clinical services according to best practices.
Documents interdisciplinary communication consistently.
Instructs patients and family members on the plan of care to help them assume responsibility when appropriate.
Assists in referring patients to other community resources as needed.
Consistently meets productivity guidelines, on-call responsibilities, and timely documentation requirements.
Maintains professional competence and enhances knowledge through continuing education.
Provides additional weekday coverage only when absolutely necessary and as requested by the Agency.
Competencies Ethical Conduct Communication Proficiency (written/verbal) Teamwork Flexibility & Quick Adaptability Time Management Problem Solving Attention to Detail Strong knowledge of Conditions of Participation (COPs) Supervisory Responsibility None.
Work Environment This job operates in the field, including patient homes and other community locations.
The role uses standard office equipment and requires travel in a personal vehicle.
Travel Travel is an expected part of this position.
State License: Must have a current N.H. State Registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing.
CPR Certified must be within 6 months of hire.
Must have completed Hospice Training to make hospice visits.
Previous recent experience in a medical office, home health, hospice, or related clinical setting is required.
Must have access to an operable motor vehicle, a valid NH driver's license with a safe driving record, and proof of car insurance.
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in New Hampshire with CPR certification and completed hospice training. Requires a valid driver's license, operable vehicle, and previous experience in a clinical or home health setting.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.