After-Hours Hospice RN: Compassionate Home Care On-Call

Gentiva; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an After Hours Hospice RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care when it is needed most. You will work as the primary liaison among patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team, ensuring timely visits and symptom management.

Requirements include an active RN license in the state, 1+ year nursing experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain).
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• 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

RN license

Nursing experience

CPR certification

Compassionate care

Home care

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an After Hours Hospice RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care when it is needed most. You will work as the primary liaison among patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team, ensuring timely visits and symptom management.

Requirements include an active RN license in the state, 1+ year nursing experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.