Compassionate After-Hours Hospice RN (On-Call)

Gentiva; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Heartland Hospice is seeking an After Hours/On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care and peace of mind to families.

You will report to the Administrator or Patient Care Manager Senior, provide direct after-hours care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team while documenting visits and contributing to quality improvement programs.

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 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

• 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

EMR documentation

Home care experience

Education

RN license

Job description

Heartland Hospice is seeking an After Hours/On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care and peace of mind to families.

You will report to the Administrator or Patient Care Manager Senior, provide direct after-hours care, and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team while documenting visits and contributing to quality improvement programs.