Hospice RN On Call Night Shift

addus; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and professional

development opportunities

Hospice certification support + pay

Employee referral bonus program

Merit-based pay increases

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Day City Hospice is seeking an RN for Hospice On Call / After-Hours coverage in Dayton, OH and surrounding areas. The role involves after-hours clinical support, care coordination, and in-person visits to ensure timely, compassionate care and symptom management.

Three 12-hour shifts per week are required, with every other weekend rotation and four days off weekly to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience (hospice/home health/ER/ICU/med-surg preferred).
• Strong clinical judgment and triage skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex, high-emotion situations with compassion and professionalism.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform after-hours hospice care via phone and/or in-person visits.
• Assess clinical symptoms and patient needs, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors.
• Coordinate interventions and care services based on patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners.
• Provide end-of-life support, including clinical pronouncements of death.
• Deliver compassionate guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and care plan updates.
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

Clinical judgment

Communication

Triage

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

RN degree/diploma

Tools

EMR

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Hospice On Call / After-Hours

Location: Dayton, OH and surrounding areas

Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts per Week (Includes Every Other Weekend)

Join a Hospice Team Where Your Compassion—and Your Time—Truly Matter

At Day City Hospice, we are a locally operated, patient-centered hospice provider dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care. Built by experienced healthcare professionals, our mission is simple: put people first—patients, families, and caregivers alike.

Because our leadership team lives and works in Ohio, we provide care that is responsive, personal, and community-focused. Just as importantly, we invest in our team with manageable caseloads, supportive leadership, and a culture that prioritizes quality over quotas—so you can focus on what truly matters.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Includes every other weekend rotation
• Enjoy four days off each week for work-life balance and personal time

Position Summary

The Hospice On Call RN provides after-hours clinical support, managing patient and family needs through care coordination, and in-person support. This role plays a critical part in ensuring patients receive timely, compassionate care and symptom management outside of standard business hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform after-hours for hospice patients and families via phone and/or in-person visits
• Assess clinical symptoms and patient needs, including physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors
• Coordinate appropriate interventions and care services based on patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners
• Provide end-of-life support, including performing clinical pronouncements of death
• Deliver compassionate guidance and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and care plan updates
• Ensure compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program
• Current RN license in the state of Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (hospice, home health, ER, ICU, or med-surg preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment and triage skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage complex, high-emotion situations with compassion and professionalism
• Current BLS certification
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hospice, palliative care, or after-hours/on-call nursing
• Familiarity with symptom management and end-of-life care protocols
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)

Benefits & Perks

• Supportive, team-oriented culture
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective first of the month)
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Hospice certification support + pay increase upon completion
• Employee referral bonus program
• Merit-based pay increases
• Employee discount programs

Why Join Day City Hospice?

• Locally led organization with a community-first mission
• Balanced schedule with extended time off
• Focus on quality care—not quotas
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during critical moments of care