Hospice Registered Nurse

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• 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
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Fraud Protection
• And more.

• Support patient care needs after-hours, including urgent admissions, symptom management, and other patient needs. Think of a triage/emergency room nurse for hospice patients' after‑hours in homes, facilities, and residential care communities in your neighborhood.
• Provide positive, supportive communication to physicians, NPs, hospice case managers, patients, and families.

Not responsible for:

• Triaging patients; after‑hours RNs are supported by the triage team who dispatch RNs only when an in‑person visit is required.
• Managing a fixed case load of patients requiring a case manager.
• Ongoing management of hospice patients; work as an emergency‑room nurse for hospice patients in your community.

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or master’s degree in nursing.
• Current state license as a registered nurse.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience in a clinical care setting.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills, emotional intelligence, 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.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred.

• Office location:
  Maumee, OH
• Main service area:
  Greater Toledo

• On for 7 days, then off for the next 7 days
• 5:00 pm – 8:00 am, Monday through Sunday

$78,000—$83,000 USD

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Optimal Care is an equal‑opportunity employer.