Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) Talent Pool

Optimal Care - Evergreen; Carmel (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care - Evergreen in Carmel, IN is looking for a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) for their growing team. This position offers a consistent 7-on / 7-off schedule that allows nurses to balance work and life while providing compassionate care to patients in need.

The ideal candidate will have a current nursing license, at least one year of clinical experience, and strong skills in independent decision-making. This role requires travel within the service area for home care, and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits including paid time off.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate hospice care during overnight hours.
• Assess and manage urgent symptoms and provide nursing interventions.
• Work independently while coordinating closely with the hospice team.

Skills

Clinical nursing competencies

Interpersonal communication skills

Emotional resilience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Automobile insurance coverage

Job description

Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) Talent Pool

Carmel, IN

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

About the Role

Provide compassionate, skilled hospice care while enjoying a truly predictable schedule that supports your life outside of work. As a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse, you’ll deliver skilled nursing care and emotional support to patients and families during the overnight hours, responding to urgent needs in the moments they need it most while helping ensure comfort, dignity, and peace at end of life.

This role is ideal for an experienced RN who thrives in autonomous practice and is confident making critical clinical decisions in real time. You’ll work a consistent 7-on / 7-off night rotation (5pm–8am), giving you half the year off while still earning a full-time salary. With no additional on-call requirements and all shifts beginning and ending from home, you’ll have a highly structured schedule that allows you to fully disconnect during your time off and plan your life with confidence.

During your working nights, you’ll assess and manage urgent symptoms, provide skilled nursing interventions, and support families through crisis moments with clinical expertise and compassion. Working independently while coordinating closely with physicians and the hospice team, you’ll ensure continuity of care throughout the night and serve as a steady, reassuring presence during some of life’s most vulnerable hours.

Location

• Office Location: Carmel, IN
• Main Service Area:
  • Carmel / Boone / Clinton / Hamilton / Hancock / Hendricks / Johnson / Madison / Marion / Morgan / Shelby

This role is a high travel position and requires daily travel within the service area to provide care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.

Hours

• Only 26 weeks per year, on call for 7 nights, then off for the next 7 nights
• Every other Monday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
• Training takes place Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the first 2-4 weeks

Required Qualification

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Hospice or home health experience
• Previous after-hours or on-call experience

Essential Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates clinical nursing competencies in accordance with accepted standards of practice
• Able to assess and respond appropriately to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients, families, and caregivers in a variety of care settings, including homes and facilities
• Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to support patients and families facing end-of-life issues
• Capable of managing multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and time-sensitive responsibilities efficiently

Pay Range

$80,000 - $85,000 USD

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.