Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse (RN) Talent Pool

Optimal Care; Indiana (PA); 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

Company Vehicle Program for field roles

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse to deliver skilled nursing care and emotional support to patients during overnight hours. This role is ideal for an experienced RN, offering a consistent 7-on/7-off night rotation with no additional on-call requirements.

With a commitment to providing high-quality hospice care, the ideal candidate must assess urgent symptoms, manage crises effectively, and ensure continuity of care while working independently in a supportive team environment.

Competitive pay range between $80,000-$85,000 USD and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off and insurance options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical care setting.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled hospice care during overnight hours.
• Assess and manage urgent symptoms.
• Support families through crisis moments.
• Coordinate care closely with physicians and the hospice team.

Skills

Clinical nursing competencies

Interpersonal communication skills

Emotional resilience

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Optimal Care is a clinician-owned and operated organization empowering team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We have earned the Great Places to Work certification for six consecutive years and are committed to supporting professional growth and delivering high-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 will deliver skilled nursing care and emotional support to patients and families during overnight hours, responding to urgent needs and ensuring comfort, dignity, and peace at the 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 will work a consistent 7-on / 7-off night rotation (5 pm–8 am), giving you half the year off while earning a full‑time salary with no additional on‑call requirements. All shifts begin and end from home, allowing you to fully disconnect during your time off.

During your working nights, you will 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 will 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 is a high travel position requiring daily travel within the service area to provide care in patients' homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.

Hours

• Only 26 weeks per year: 7 nights on call followed by 7 nights off.
• Every other Monday to Sunday, 5 pm to 8 am.
• Training: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, for the first 2–4 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience 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 line with accepted standards of practice.
• Capable of assessing and responding 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.
• Manages multiple priorities, documentation requirements, and time‑sensitive responsibilities efficiently.

Pay Range

$80,000—$85,000 USD

Benefits

• 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.
• Company‑paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles.
• Pet Insurance.
• ID and Fraud Protection.

Background Screening

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

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 are 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.