Home Care Primary On Call Nurse
Primary On-Call RN | Home Care | Cornerstone VNA
Location: Rochester, NH
Job Type: Part Time
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–8:00 AM
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most – At Home.
Join Cornerstone VNA, an award-winning, mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to providing trusted, compassionate, expert care in the comfort of patients' homes.
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as our Primary On-Call Home Care Nurse. This position provides after-hours clinical support to patients, families, and field staff while helping ensure continuity of high-quality care throughout the evening and overnight hours.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys autonomy, clinical decision-making, and a flexible after-hours role. The position is salaried at 24 hours per week, with the RN serving as the primary on-call resource during assigned hours. This is an afterhours on-call role, with active work hours and patient visits varying based on patient and staff needs.
What You'll Do:
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Serve as the primary on-call nurse for home care services during assigned hours
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Respond to patient, family, and staff calls and provide appropriate clinical guidance
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Assess patient needs and determine appropriate interventions, including coordinating urgent or emergent care when necessary
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Provide clinical support and direction to field staff
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Coordinate after-hours visits and other services as needed
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Communicate with physicians, providers, pharmacies, and other members of the care team
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Respond to changes in patient condition and help determine appropriate next steps
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Complete necessary documentation and maintain accurate, timely records
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Provide a thorough transition of information to the daytime team
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Follow the Nurse Practice Act, agency policies, and applicable home health regulations
What You Bring:
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Current NH and Maine Registered Nurse (RN) license or other compact state license
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Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred; home care experience a plus
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Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Ability to work independently and confidently in an after-hours environment
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Comfortable managing multiple calls and priorities while remaining calm and professional
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Reliable transportation and valid driver's license
Schedule & Compensation
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Monday–Thursday, 4:30 PM–8:00 AM
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Salaried at 24 hours per week
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Serve as the primary on-call nurse during assigned hours
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The role is primarily on-call, with active work hours varying based on patient and staff needs
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After-hours visits will be required based on patient needs
Why Cornerstone VNA?
Outstanding Benefits Include:
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Competitive salary
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Employer Paid Medical & Dental Insurance
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Voluntary Paid Family Medical Leave
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Vision Insurance
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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
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Long-Term Disability
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403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
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Generous Earned Time Off (ETO)
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Mileage Reimbursement
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Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement
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Strong Preceptor Program & Growth Opportunities
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Pet Insurance
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Identity Theft Protection
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Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Employer Paid AAA Basic Membership
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Discounted memberships with local organizations
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And so much more!
Ready to Join Our Team?
Be part of a supportive, respected, and compassionate team where your clinical expertise makes a difference when patients and staff need it most. Apply today to join Cornerstone VNA as our Primary On-Call Home Care RN!