On Call RN

The Palms Home Care is seeking an experienced and dependable Registered Nurse to provide dedicated weekend on-call support for our home health patients throughout the Sarasota and Bradenton areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN looking to earn additional income through a consistent weekend on-call schedule.

Position Responsibilities

• Answer and triage after-hours calls from patients and families.
• Provide clinical guidance and support by phone when appropriate.
• Assist patients experiencing complications, particularly urology and postoperative concerns.
• Determine when an in-person nursing visit is medically necessary.
• Travel to patients’ homes during evenings or weekends when an urgent need cannot be resolved by phone.
• Communicate patient concerns and interventions to the appropriate clinical team.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation of all calls and visits.
• Follow agency policies, physician orders, and established clinical protocols.

Availability Requirements

• Remain available by phone from Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m.
• Alternating weekend rotation available
• Evening and weekend availability for in-person visits could be required.
• Be able to respond in-person throughout the Sarasota–Bradenton service area when needed.
• Candidates located in or near Sarasota or Bradenton are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Florida RN license.
• Previous home health, urology, postoperative, or on-call nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and telephone-triage skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance.
• Strong communication, documentation, and patient-service skills.

Compensation

• $250 weekend on-call stipend for covering Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m.
• Additional per-visit compensation for all completed home visits
• $65 per visit if required
• Mileage reimbursement at $0.67 per mile for required patient visits.

This is a great part-time opportunity for an experienced RN seeking flexible weekend work and additional income while making a meaningful difference for patients and families after hours.

This role requires a Level 2 background screening in compliance with Florida AHCA regulations prior to employment. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/