On-Call Hospice RN — After-Hours Care & Impact

Elara Caring; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work in a collaborative environment

Competitive compensation package

Tuition reimbursement for full-time, E

Opportunities for advancement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(K) with employer match

Paid time off, holidays, bereavement

Job summary

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse for after hours/on call shifts. This full-time role covers Saturday through Monday with 8 AM–9 PM hours in Michigan, supporting patients in their home settings.

You will assess patients, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, manage pain and symptoms, and support end-of-life bereavement care. A valid RN license and 50% travel are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Certificate, Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• 1 year of experience in a clinical care setting
• Hospice or home health experience preferred
• 50% travel required
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and assist with patient transfers
• Valid driver’s license and insurance with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Ensures activities align with the vision of Elara Caring’s leadership and Hospice team.
• Assess hospice care patients and families to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Assess patient needs and gather data on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual factors.
• Communicate significant findings to Clinical Supervisor, physician, facility, and other care team members.
• Counsel, instruct, and include patient, facility, and family in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
• Teach hospice philosophy and pain/symptom management to staff in alternate care settings.
• Provide support at time of death and perform bereavement assessment.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

Home health

Travel 50%

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Driver's license

Education

RN degree or nursing program

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Elara Caring is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse for after hours/on call shifts. This full-time role covers Saturday through Monday with 8 AM–9 PM hours in Michigan, supporting patients in their home settings.

You will assess patients, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, manage pain and symptoms, and support end-of-life bereavement care. A valid RN license and 50% travel are required.