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Overview

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours.

As an **After Hours Hospice RN** , you’ll provide compassionate, responsive care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—bringing comfort and peace of mind when patients and families need it most.

This role offers a **7 Days On / 7 Days Off** schedule: work **5:00 PM–8:00 AM on weeknights** and **5:00 PM Friday–8:00 AM Monday** during your scheduled weekend, followed by **7 full days off** to recharge.

**Schedule:** 7 Days On / 7 Days Off

* Weeknights: 5:00 PM–8:00 AM

* Weekend: 5:00 PM Friday–8:00 AM Monday

Then enjoy **7 days off** every other week.

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?

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

Compensation 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: $61,965 - $77,500

Related Job Titles

hospice RN, on-call nurse, after hours RN, hospice nurse jobs, evening nurse, overnight RN, weekend RN, end-of-life care nurse, home health RN

ReqID: 2026-132277

Category: Registered Nurse

Position Type: Full-Time

Company: Heartland Hospice