Registered Nurse On Call Hospice

Gentiva Hospice • Springfield, IL

11h • Remote

About The Position

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. This role involves a 7-day on, 7-day off schedule from 5 PM to 8 AM, Friday through Thursday. You will report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior. Your responsibilities include providing direct patient care and support after normal business hours, serving as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift, and responding promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs. You will 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, and accurately document clinical visits and communications. Participation in quality assessment and performance improvement programs is also expected. This role requires you to work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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)
• Short/Long Term Disability
• HSA Contribution
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
• Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED