Hospice After Hours RN – Weekends Only

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

As a Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse, you'll work three 12-hour shifts consecutive nights (7am-7pm, Friday-Sunday). No additional on-call requirements, no schedule surprises - just a predictable schedule that lets you plan your life with confidence. You'll be the compassionate presence that patients and families need during their most vulnerable hours, providing critical skilled nursing care and emotional support to terminally ill patients. This specialized role is perfect for an experienced RN who thrives in autonomous settings, thinks critically under pressure, and finds deep fulfillment in hospice care while valuing an exceptional work-life balance. Here's what makes this role exceptional: Start and finish at home: No commuting to an office - begin and end your on-call shifts from home No additional on-call: Unlike many nursing roles, your schedule is set with no surprise call-ins or extended shifts Optimized territories: Manageable drive times between patients ensure you can provide quality care without excessive travel This schedule is designed for nurses who want to make a meaningful impact in hospice care while having dedicated, uninterrupted time for their personal lives.

Provide Urgent Hospice Care: Respond promptly to after-hours patient and family needs with clinical expertise and compassion Conduct admissions, routine visits, respite care, or continuous care as required Assess and manage urgent symptoms including pain, anxiety, respiratory distress, and other comfort needs Make critical clinical decisions independently while collaborating with on-call physicians and team members Deliver Expert Clinical Nursing: Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and continuously re-evaluate patient needs Demonstrate proficiency in medication administration across all routes (IM, SQ, SL, TD, PO, enteral tube, IV) Use durable medical equipment and devices safely and effectively Provide skilled interventions requiring specialized nursing expertise Perform phlebotomy with proper implementation of universal precautions Support Families Through Crisis: Provide appropriate support and guidance at time of death Conduct bereavement assessments when requested Offer reassurance and education to anxious families during nighttime hours Help families navigate difficult decisions with empathy and clinical expertise Coordinate After-Hours Care: Verify and follow plans of care according to physician orders and IDG assessments Communicate significant findings and changes to physicians, supervisors, and facility staff Assist with hospital discharges to home or facility settings during evening/overnight hours Supervise home health aide and LPN care delivery per organizational policy Report unsafe conditions promptly to appropriate parties Maintain Clinical Excellence: Complete all documentation within 24 hours of visits Document medication regimens and update profiles according to procedures Ensure clinical notes reflect ongoing communication and care coordination Demonstrate knowledge of Conditions of Participation and payor requirements Maintain compliance with hospice regulatory standards