Job Description

**Overview**



**_$10,000 Sign-on Bonus_**



**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. Full-time Weekend On Call Baylor schedule with 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?**



Apply now and bring comfort, skill, and reassurance to patients and families when it matters most—after hours.



**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

Related Job Titles

hospice RN, on-call nurse, after hours RN, hospice nurse jobs, evening nurse, overnight RN, weekend RN, end-of-life care nurse, home health RN
ReqID: 2025-131696
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

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