Registered Nurse On Call

Overview

Expand Access. Be the Calm in the Storm. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours.

As an After Hours Hospice RN, you’ll respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—bringing peace of mind and compassionate care when it’s needed most.

We provide hospice and palliative care that helps people live every moment with dignity, grace, and love.

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN – After Hours / On-Call :

Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior

Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours

Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift

Respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs

Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care

Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs / LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff

Accurately document clinical visits and communications

Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs

Work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team

About You

Experience - What you'll bring :

Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)

1+ years of nursing experience

A hospice heart : compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations

Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings

Comfortable providing care in patients’ homes, facilities, or wherever they reside

Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation

Current CPR certification

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience

Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care

Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles

Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply now and bring comfort, skill, and reassurance to patients and families when it matters most—after hours.

Legalese

This is a safety-sensitive position

Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

We are proud to be an EEO employer

We maintain a drug-free workplace

keywords : hospice RN, on-call nurse, after hours RN, hospice nurse jobs, evening nurse, overnight RN, weekend RN, end-of-life care nurse, home health RNCompensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.Salary Range – $73,000 to $83,000

ReqID : 2025-128379

Category : Registered Nurse

Position Type : Full-Time

Company : Heartland Hospice