After-Hours Hospice RN: Compassionate Care + Sign-On Bonus

Heartland Hospice; Polo (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking an After Hours RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, delivering compassionate care in patients' homes or facilities.

You will lead care coordination, communicate with families and the hospice team, and ensure a continuous plan of care. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes clinical judgment, urgency response, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• 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 ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings.
• Comfortable providing care in patients' homes, facilities, or wherever they reside.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical judgment

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Home health care experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking an After Hours RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, delivering compassionate care in patients' homes or facilities.

You will lead care coordination, communicate with families and the hospice team, and ensure a continuous plan of care. This safety-sensitive role emphasizes clinical judgment, urgency response, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.