Afterhours Clinical Support RN

We’re seeking an Afterhours Clinical Support Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dedicated hospice team. In this vital role, you will provide supportive care to patients and families after normal business hours, ensuring that comfort, dignity, and compassion remain constant—day or night.  Full-time weekend Baylor schedule with benefits and PTO.

Reporting to the Manager, Afterhours Clinical Support, the RN will manage and direct an interdisciplinary group consisting of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Hospice Aides, and support staff to enhance the quality and continuity of hospice care.

• Provide and document the highest quality of care in accordance with the Plan of Care.

• Function as the Administrator on-call during afterhours and weekend shifts.

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments as required.

• Develop and implement individualized Hospice Plans of Care in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

• Maintain accurate and updated medical records, including all assessments, notes, and care plans.

• Monitor visit scheduling, admissions workflow, and documentation compliance.

• Communicate changes in patient condition to the attending and hospice physicians.

• Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to provide physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.

• Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.

• Maintain a high level of knowledge in symptom management and end-of-life care best practices.

• Consistently promote the company’s core values and adhere to all compliance and safety standards.

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• Minimum of one (1) year of hospice nursing experience required.

• At least one (1) year of management or team leadership experience preferred.

• Current RN license in the state of employment.

• Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed.

• Proficiency with EMR systems and remote communication tools preferred.

• Strong understanding of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and family dynamics.

• Excellent clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to apply knowledge of community resources and interdisciplinary care.

• Skilled in regulatory compliance, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines.

• Demonstrated empathy, flexibility, and professionalism in sensitive patient situations.

• Patient homes, inpatient facilities, or remote triage environment.

• Potential exposure to infectious materials in the field.

• May require occasional travel for patient visits, training, or team meetings.

• 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

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.