RN Full-time Weekend On Call

Gentiva; Swansboro (NC); Hybrid; 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 is seeking an After Hours Hospice RN to respond to patient needs in the evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, delivering compassionate care when it is needed most. This is a full-time weekend Baylor schedule with full benefits and PTO.

You’ll work directly with the Administrator, patients, families, and the hospice team, providing direct patient care after hours and documenting visits in EMR while coordinating with daytime staff.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or eligibility to obtain
• 1+ years of nursing experience
• Compassionate, calm and dependable in urgent care situations
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to support in emotionally intense settings
• Comfortable providing care in patients' homes or other settings
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Provide direct patient care after normal business hours
• Act as primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team
• Document visits and communications accurately in the EMR
• Evaluate patient and family needs to guide care decisions and plan of care
• Coordinate with daytime care team to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in quality improvement programs

Skills

RN license in NC

Nursing experience

Compassionate bedside manner

CPR certification

Driver's license

Clinical judgment

Tools

EMR

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. This is a full-time weekend Baylor schedule with full benefits and PTO.

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

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)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

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