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Registered Nurse – On Call RN – 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours.
As an On Call Hospice RN, you'll provide compassionate, high-quality hospice care by responding to after-hours patient and family needs. You'll ensure continuity of care during evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays—bringing comfort, guidance, and peace of mind when it's needed most.
Schedule:
This role is ideal for an experienced RN who values autonomy, meaningful patient connections, and a unique work schedule that offers an entire week off between rotations while making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.
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
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
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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.
At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
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With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
