Registered Nurse On Call Hospice

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations (a hospice heart)
• Excellent clinical judgment and 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

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience (preferred)
• Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after‑hours home‑based care (preferred)
• Prior experience in on‑call or overnight nursing roles (preferred)
• Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Wellness Program and Resources (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) + 7 Paid Holidays
• FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves
• Short/Long Term Disability
• HSA Contribution
• Mileage or Fleet Car Program / Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
• Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement / 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)
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs

Pay

Salary Range – $71,450 - $89,335 (compensation may vary based on location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity).

Schedule

After‑hours on‑call role covering evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.