Hospice Afterhours RN/LVN (per diem/oncall)
- PRN / per diem
- LPN / LVN license
- Driver's license
Open in 6 locations
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California
6 openStockton, CA (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 3d ago
Part Time · Posted 4d ago
Livermore, CA (opens in new tab)
Part Time · Posted 4d ago
Granite Bay, CA (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 3w ago
Roseville, CA (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 3w ago
Sacramento, CA (opens in new tab)
Full Time · Posted 3w ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open hospice nurse jobs in California post a median of $66.30 an hour, the middle half $56.75–$82.22, across 22 jobs that state their pay. Hospice nurses employed in California earn a median of $67.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Hospice Afterhours RN/LVN (per diem/oncall)
Be there when patients and families need you most.
Are you a compassionate, confident nurse who excels in independent decision-making and calm support during evenings and nights?
Anchor Health is seeking an After-Hours Hospice LVN/ RN to provide skilled, on-call nursing care outside of standard business hours.
At Anchor Health, we believe our nurses are the heart of hospice care. We foster a supportive, appreciative workplace where your expertise, judgment, and compassion are truly valued.
Position Overview
The After-Hours Hospice LVN/RN provides professional nursing care to hospice patients during evenings, nights, and weekends. This role ensures continuity of care, symptom management, and emotional support for patients and families after 5:00 PM.
The nurse works independently while maintaining close communication with the interdisciplinary team, physicians, and leadership to support individualized plans of care.
Schedule
- 5pm-8am
- Weekends and holidays as assigned
- On-call/after-hours coverage
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to after-hours patient calls and urgent care needs
- Perform skilled nursing assessments and symptom management
- Provide emotional support and education to patients and families
- Implement and update patient plans of care as needed
- Communicate patient condition changes to the interdisciplinary team
- Collaborate with physicians and caregivers regarding patient needs
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Uphold hospice philosophy, policies, and regulatory standards
Qualifications & Requirements
- Current RN or LVN license in good standing
- Hospice or home health experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Compassionate presence in emotionally sensitive situations
- Valid driver’s license
- Reliable, insured vehicle in good working condition (per state and organizational requirements)
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive leadership and team environment
- Meaningful, patient-centered work
- A culture that values and respects nurses
From Anchor Health's job posting for Stockton, CA, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Anchor Health
Anchor Health is a Medicare-certified hospice in Petaluma, CA. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, caregivers and mental health staff. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Anchor Health
Based in Petaluma, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 24.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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