Registered Nurse On Call Hospice
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Nursing
Palliative Care Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Overview
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.
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
- Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain)
- 1 year 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
- 1 year 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
- 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)
Apply now and bring comfort, skill, and reassurance to patients and families when it matters most—after hours.
Legalese- This is a safety‑sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug‑free workplace
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range — $73,930 – 86,925
Full Time Employee Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Wellness Program and Resources
- 401(k) match
- PTO
- FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state required leaves
- Short/Long Term Disability
- HSA Contribution
- Mileage or Fleet Car Program
- Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
- Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Gentiva Hospice
Our CompanyAt 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.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
- Hospice care:
Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency Southern Care, Southern Care Hospice Services, Southern Care New Beacon - Palliative care:
Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care - Home health care:
Heartland Home Health - Advanced illness management:
Illumia Health
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