On Call Hospice Nurse (RN) 7 on 7 off- Milwaukee, WI
Company: VITAS Healthcare
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description WHO WE ARE We are a nurse-founded hospice
organization and a pioneer in end-of-life care since 1978. We are
carers who advocate for our patients and their loved ones at the
bedside. We take care of each other. We are proud to make a
difference. We are VITAS. WHAT YOU’LL DO Description: The On Call
RN position is responsible for working together to meet the
physical, medical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs of
hospice patients and families facing terminal illness and
bereavement. The 24/7 Telephone Triage Nurses filter and triage all
call. The Field Triage RN nurse will only see new admissions, death
visits or anything that cannot be handle via telephone. They will
receive their schedule and will be required to go to any of our
locations to provide care for their patient. Responsibilities may
include completing a RN admission, visiting a patient at an ALF,
nursing home facility, home, hospital, or medical facility. The RN
Runner nurse will work directly with the patient. The total amount
of visits may vary per day. This position requires a medical
license. You will be a respected member of our team, both as a
caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the
autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a
moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will
help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the
palliative—rather than curative—nature of hospice and the benefits
of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU’LL WORK Each day is
different for our home care RNs. You will spend most of your time
caring for hospice patients in their home, ALF, nursing home
facility, hospital or medical facility, adjusting your schedule
based on their needs. The total amount of visits may vary per day
but on average it is 4 to 6. About once a week you'll come to the
office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the
social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses who work together
to provide whole-person support for the patients and families we
serve. 7 on 7 off 8pm-8am or 7pm-7am Salaried Role Mileage
Reimbursement: Yes, 0.70/ Mile Benefits: Yes, Medical, Dental,
Vision, 401K, HSA, FSA, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO WHAT’S EXPECTED
FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone
deserves. In addition to having your RN license and the
qualifications described below, you will embody compassion,
empathy, and dedication. You will keep patients at the center of
your practice, doing your best each day in service of our mission:
Meeting people with comfort and dignity at the end of their life’s
journey. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE, RN Currently
licensed to practice nursing in Texas where the VITAS program is
located. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice,
home health, or community health or hospital setting Equivalent
experience or licensure may be considered JOB REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse, RN, has reliable transportation with adequate
insurance coverage for driver and passengers. Registered Nurse, RN,
has telephone available (cellular or land line)
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