Registered Nurse On Call

$53,000 - $60,000 / year

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.

Schedule: Weekends Saturday & Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional night coverage

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

About You

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

We Offer

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund

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 – $53,000 - $60,000

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

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)

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.

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: 2026-137501
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Part-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

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