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Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse - $10,000 Sign On Bonus

Optimal Care · Lansing, MI · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$80k/yrFull-time

Schedule

Every other Monday to Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. — on call for 7 nights, then off for the next 7 nights.

Training takes place Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for the first 2–4 weeks.

Location

Main Service Area: Lansing Area

Office: Jackson, MI

This position requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. It will not be necessary to report to the home office daily.

About the Role

Provide compassionate, skilled hospice care while enjoying a truly predictable schedule that supports your life outside of work. As a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse, you'll deliver expert nursing care and emotional support to patients and families during overnight hours, responding to urgent needs while helping ensure comfort, dignity, and peace at end of life. With a consistent schedule and the ability to begin and end each shift from home, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining balance and flexibility in your personal life.

This role is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in autonomous practice and is confident making critical clinical decisions in real time. Working a 7‑on / 7‑off night rotation (5 p.m.–8 a.m.), you'll provide symptom management, skilled nursing interventions, and compassionate support during some of the most important moments in a patient's care journey. You'll collaborate closely with physicians, hospice leadership, and the interdisciplinary team while serving as a calm, knowledgeable presence for patients and families throughout the night. Your clinical expertise, independence, and commitment to hospice excellence will directly support exceptional end‑of‑life care and meaningful patient experiences.

Required Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing school: Associate's or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
  • Current MI State License as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hospice or home health experience
  • Previous after‑hours or on‑call experience

Skills

  • Demonstrates clinical nursing competencies in accordance with accepted standards of practice
  • Able to assess and respond appropriately to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers in a variety of care settings, including homes and facilities
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to support patients and families facing end‑of‑life issues
  • Capable of managing multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and time‑sensitive responsibilities efficiently

Pay

$80,000–$85,000 USD annually

Benefits

  • $10,000 Sign‑On Bonus
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time (Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
  • Company‑paid Short Term Disability
  • Company‑paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Pet Insurance
  • ID and Fraud Protection

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