Overview
Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. 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. Monday to Thursday, 5pm - 8am.
What You'll Do as a Hospice RN - After Hours / On-Call:
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Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior
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Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours
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Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift
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Respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs
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Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care
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Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff
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Accurately document clinical visits and communications
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Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
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Work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team
About You
Experience - What you'll bring:
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Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
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1+ years of nursing experience
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A hospice heart: compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations
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Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings
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Comfortable providing care in patients' homes, facilities, or wherever they reside
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Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
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Current CPR certification
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
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1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience
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Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care
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Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles
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Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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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
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-136509
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice