Registered Nurse On Call (Weeknights)

Gentiva; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in Florida seeks an After Hours Hospice RN to respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You’ll provide direct care, coordinate with families and the hospice team, and document visits while maintaining continuity of care with the daytime team.

The role requires a Florida RN license, 1+ year of nursing experience, and strong clinical judgment. Home visits, driving, and compassionate care are essential, with a salaried, after-hours schedule.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or home health.
• Compassionate, calm demeanor and reliable in urgent care situations.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to support families under stress.
• Experience with EMR documentation and home-based care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours.
• Act as primary liaison among patients, families, physicians, and hospice team during shift.
• Respond promptly to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs.
• Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and plans of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and others).
• Document clinical visits and communications accurately in EMR.
• Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
• Work independently while coordinating with daytime care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical judgment

Home health experience

On-call / overnight nursing

Documentation skills

Education

Florida RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours.

As an After Hours Hospice RN, you’ll respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—bringing peace of mind and compassionate care when it’s needed most.

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN – After Hours / On-Call

• 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

Schedule: Friday 5P - Monday 8A

• This is a salaried position

About You

Experience - What you'll bring

• 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

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• 1+ years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience


• Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care


• Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles


• Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay


• 401(k) with Company Match


• Career Advancement Opportunities


• National & Local Recognition Programs


• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program


• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays


• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)


• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)


• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)


• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position


• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits


• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements


• We are proud to be an EEO employer


• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Position Type: Full-Time

Category: Registered Nurses

Company: Gentiva Hospice