After-Hours Hospice RN — Compassionate On-Call Care

Gentiva Hospice; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an After Hours/On-Call Registered Nurse in Illinois to provide compassionate, after-hours care in patients’ homes or facilities. You will respond to urgent needs, coordinate with the hospice team, and document visits while maintaining high-quality care and safety.

This role requires an active RN license, at least 1 year of nursing experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Provide direct patient care after normal business hours.
• Serve as primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift.
• Respond promptly 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 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

Communication

CPR certification

EMR documentation

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an After Hours/On-Call Registered Nurse in Illinois to provide compassionate, after-hours care in patients’ homes or facilities. You will respond to urgent needs, coordinate with the hospice team, and document visits while maintaining high-quality care and safety.

This role requires an active RN license, at least 1 year of nursing experience, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.