Registered Nurse On Call
Gentiva · Cookeville, TN · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours.
This full-time role involves providing visits and support to hospice patients every weekend from 5pm Friday-8am Monday. Have your weekdays free!!
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:
- A 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
- A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- A 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
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- 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)