Be a Vital Part of Our Mission-Driven Team!

At Good Samaritan, nursing is more than a job, it’s a commitment to care. As a non-profit, community-based healthcare organization, we rely on skilled nurses to provide compassionate, around-the-clock support to patients and families.

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse On-Call who is not only clinically skilled but also adaptable, empathetic, and ready to respond to patient and caregiver needs during evenings, nights, and weekends.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy critical thinking and problem-solving, and want to make a direct impact on patient care, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Good Samaritan?

• Mission-Driven Work – Deliver holistic, patient-centered care as part of a dedicated, non-profit organization.
• Collaborative & Supportive Team – Work closely with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure seamless care for patients and families.
• Growth & Learning Opportunities – Gain experience across hospice, home health, and inpatient care, while building expertise in after-hours nursing and triage.
• A Role That Matters – Your work ensures patients have access to timely guidance, education, and support during critical times.

What You’ll Do:

• Respond to patient/caregiver calls and visits in a timely manner, including medical or emotional crises and patient deaths
• Conduct comprehensive assessments
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians, GSH staff, and other agencies to coordinate optimal care
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, symptom management, and care plans
• Document all patient interactions, visits, and assessments in accordance with GSH policies and electronic medical records
• Report patient status changes to the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure continuity of care
• Assist RN Case Managers with after-hours visits and patient care needs
• Participate in required meetings, staff in-services, and continuing education to maintain clinical competencies

What We’re Looking For:

• Clinical Expertise – Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current Virginia RN licensure
• Experience – Minimum 2 years in nursing, including hospice, home health, med/surg, acute care, or geriatric nursing
• Critical Thinking & Decision-Making – Strong judgment, problem-solving, and ability to handle complex patient situations
• Communication Skills – Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively with the IDT
• Technology Skills – Experience with EMR documentation and general computer applications
• Compassion & Professionalism – Provides patient-centered care with empathy, discretion, and integrity

Schedule & Benefits

Schedule: Provide on-call nursing coverage as scheduled (5:00 PM – 8:30 AM, 7 on / 7 off)

Location: New River Valley Service Area

Benefits: 21 days of PTO in your first year, $.65 per mile mileage reimbursement, company paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance, medical through an ICHRA model offering multiple plan choices, and 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

Starting Salary: 75,000/year

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

Find your purpose here

If you are driven by compassion, grounded in clinical skill, and looking for meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community and one another.

Apply Today!