RN On Call, Hospice - 7 Days On, 7 Days Off
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Palliative Care Nurse
Overview 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:- 7 Days On / 7 Days Off
- On-call coverage for evenings, overnight hours, weekends, and holidays during your scheduled week
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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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
ReqID:
Category:
Registered Nurses
Position Type:
Full-Time
Company:
Heartland Hospice
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