On-Call Registered Nurse. Job in Indiana TopStateCareers
SouthernCare · West Point, IN
FULL-TIME
Posted Nov 2, 2026
Job Description
Lead with Heart. Make a Difference. Provide Compassionate Care During Evenings and Weekends.
As an On-Call Hospice RN, you will respond to patient needs after normal business hours—offering comfort and compassionate care when it is most essential.
Work Schedule: 7 on 7 off - After Hours Only
Key Responsibilities of the On-Call Hospice RN:
• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior.
• Provide direct patient care and support during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Act as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift.
• Respond promptly to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs with compassion.
• Assess patient and family needs to inform clinical decisions and execute the care plan.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff.
• Accurately document clinical visits and communications.
• Engage in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Work independently to ensure continuity of care and coordinate with the daytime care team.
Essential Functions:
• Ensure the highest quality of care is delivered and documented per the Plan of Care.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of the patient’s condition.
• Assist in creating and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician.
• Educate patients, families, or caregivers about their identified needs, including medication and care management.
• Provide comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
• Maintain primary control over each patient's care and be the main point of contact for all clinical issues.
• Report any changes in the patient's condition to both the Attending and Hospice Physicians.
• Keep close communication with the patient’s family for support and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assessments relevant to patient care.
• Monitor and respond using the TeleMed mobile application during shifts.
• Perform regular reviews of patient records to ensure high-quality services and compliance with regulations.
• Implement infection control practices and precautions.
• Conduct routine supervisory visits of team members as needed.
• Support staff scheduling and management.
• Stay updated on pain and symptom management in end-of-life care.
• Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
• May perform routine visits during regular hours.
• Attend staff meetings and carry out additional assigned activities.
• Uphold the company’s core values consistently.
• Complete required annual training.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
Your Qualifications:
• Current RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain one).
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• A compassionate approach, especially in urgent situations.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide care in emotionally charged environments.
• Comfortable delivering care in patients' homes or facilities.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
Preferred Experience:
• 1+ years in hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care.
• Familiarity with symptom management and after-hours care.
• Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles.
• Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Opportunities for Career Advancement.
• Recognition Programs at both National & Local Levels.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
Additional Benefits for Full-Time Associates:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Care).
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance.
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to bring your skills and compassion to patients and families in need during after-hours care.
Legal Note:
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Employees must meet state-specific requirements where applicable.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.
Join us at SouthernCare, part of Gentiva, where our commitment is to offer compassionate care wherever our patients call home. We recognize the importance of our role in the community as leaders in hospice, palliative, and home health care.
As an On-Call Hospice RN, you will respond to patient needs after normal business hours—offering comfort and compassionate care when it is most essential.
Work Schedule: 7 on 7 off - After Hours Only
Key Responsibilities of the On-Call Hospice RN:
• Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior.
• Provide direct patient care and support during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Act as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift.
• Respond promptly to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs with compassion.
• Assess patient and family needs to inform clinical decisions and execute the care plan.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff.
• Accurately document clinical visits and communications.
• Engage in quality assessment and performance improvement initiatives.
• Work independently to ensure continuity of care and coordinate with the daytime care team.
Essential Functions:
• Ensure the highest quality of care is delivered and documented per the Plan of Care.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of the patient’s condition.
• Assist in creating and implementing the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician.
• Educate patients, families, or caregivers about their identified needs, including medication and care management.
• Provide comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual services, including bereavement support.
• Maintain primary control over each patient's care and be the main point of contact for all clinical issues.
• Report any changes in the patient's condition to both the Attending and Hospice Physicians.
• Keep close communication with the patient’s family for support and continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assessments relevant to patient care.
• Monitor and respond using the TeleMed mobile application during shifts.
• Perform regular reviews of patient records to ensure high-quality services and compliance with regulations.
• Implement infection control practices and precautions.
• Conduct routine supervisory visits of team members as needed.
• Support staff scheduling and management.
• Stay updated on pain and symptom management in end-of-life care.
• Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
• May perform routine visits during regular hours.
• Attend staff meetings and carry out additional assigned activities.
• Uphold the company’s core values consistently.
• Complete required annual training.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
Your Qualifications:
• Current RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain one).
• 1+ years of nursing experience.
• A compassionate approach, especially in urgent situations.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to provide care in emotionally charged environments.
• Comfortable delivering care in patients' homes or facilities.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
Preferred Experience:
• 1+ years in hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care.
• Familiarity with symptom management and after-hours care.
• Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles.
• Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills.
What We Offer:
• Competitive Pay.
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Opportunities for Career Advancement.
• Recognition Programs at both National & Local Levels.
• Teammate Assistance Fund.
Additional Benefits for Full-Time Associates:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays.
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Care).
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance.
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to bring your skills and compassion to patients and families in need during after-hours care.
Legal Note:
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• Employees must meet state-specific requirements where applicable.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.
Join us at SouthernCare, part of Gentiva, where our commitment is to offer compassionate care wherever our patients call home. We recognize the importance of our role in the community as leaders in hospice, palliative, and home health care.
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
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