Part Time On Call Registered Nurse

Description

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

20 Additional PTO Hours upon hire

Location: Greentree, Northshore, Allegheny Center, or McKees Rocks – with travel throughout Allegheny County
Schedule: Every other weekend, Friday 4:30pm to Monday 8am

About LIFE Pittsburgh

Aging is inevitable—but how we age can be phenomenal. LIFE Pittsburgh is a growing nonprofit organization with a mission to help older adults age with dignity, independence, and joy.

With a team of 350+ purpose-driven professionals, we offer a compassionate alternative to institutional care through the nationally recognized PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model. Our teams—nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, and others—wrap each Participant in care designed to honor their choices, preserve their independence, and uplift their daily lives.

Here, your job is more than a job. It’s a calling to care.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings (401k) with immediate company match
• Life insurance for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement—because your growth matters
• Paid time off with generous accruals
• Up to 9 paid holidays to rest and recharge
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• EAP support that includes Mental health and wellness
• A team that sees your value—not just your hours

You’ve seen what makes someone vulnerable. Now be part of what makes them resilient.

Reimagine What Nursing Can Be

At LIFE Pittsburgh, we don’t just provide care, we provide purposeful care. As a Registered Nurse, your role reaches far beyond the walls of a facility. You’ll build meaningful relationships with older adults throughout Allegheny County, helping them remain in the homes and communities they love—where they feel safe, known, and whole.

Our mission is at the heart of everything we do: to empower older adults to live independently with dignity, safety, and purpose. As an RN, you won’t just support this mission—you’ll live it every day.

Why Nurses Choose LIFE Pittsburgh

• Real Impact – You help people stay in their homes, on their terms.
• Autonomy with Support – You’ll make critical decisions, backed by an interdisciplinary team.
• Culture of Care – You’ll be part of a team that leads with compassion—for Participants and each other.

What You’ll Do

With responsibility of the care of our Participants 24 Hours, 7 days a week, this position work on-call and will be responsible for the telephonic assessment and in person assessment as needed. It is primarily a work from home position working every other weekend starting Friday at 4:30pm-Monday at 8am.

Essential Functions

Responsible for on-call phone calls and communication that occurs involving Participant care through our on-call system.

Be able to utilize clinical knowledge and critical thinking to determine best course of action when receiving on-call phone calls.

Ensure high quality care and communication is delivered at all times.

Provide direct care to the patients, including triage, administering treatments and medications.

Assist in development, follow and coordinate each Participant comprehensive assessment and plan of care.

Notify physician, when necessary, of changes in the patient's condition, weight, medication errors, medication management issues,   normal laboratory/x-ray results and any other unusual observation.

Complete all necessary documentation according to regulations and LIFE Pittsburgh’s policies/procedures.

You’ll serve older adults throughout Allegheny County, providing care at our Day Health Centers and in Participants’ homes, community spaces, or local healthcare facilities—wherever support is needed most.

Requirements

· Ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the specific needs of the Participant.

· Frequently required to manage many details within a fast-paced environment

· Possesses knowledge of the Human Anatomy and development of the Participant served.

· Understands the range of treatment needed by the participant served.

· Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills are needed.

· Ability to multitask and problem solve complex situations

· Must be able to support cognitively impaired seniors and their families to deal with sensitive issues and facilitate problem solving.

· Must be flexible and able to change easily.

· Ability to work with people from various social- cultural backgrounds effectively

Required Certification/License

· Valid PA Registered Nurse License

· Valid CPR certification

· Valid Driver’s license and automobile insurance

· Must have a vehicle for travel

Education/Experience

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Bachelors preferred)

· Minimum (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly

· Experience working with and relating to the geriatric population and their family members

This is more than a nursing job. It’s a chance to walk alongside someone in the most meaningful chapter of their life—and make that chapter safer, stronger, and full of dignity.