HHiring Reality
← Optimal Care

Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse - 7 Nights On / 7 Nights Off

Optimal Care
Location
Lansing, MI
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
  • Current State License as a Registered Nurse
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
  • Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
  • Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Nice to have
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Hospice or home health experience
  • Previous after-hours or on-call experience
What the job really is

The Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse provides skilled and compassionate nursing care to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes during overnight hours. This role involves responding to urgent needs, managing symptoms, and offering emotional support to patients and families, all while maintaining a predictable schedule of 7 nights on followed by 7 nights off. The nurse will work autonomously, collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure exceptional end-of-life care.

Benefits
  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
Things to weigh
  • Schedule involves working nights, which may not suit everyone
  • Position requires daily travel within the service area
  • Role demands high emotional resilience due to the nature of hospice care
Job score3.6/5
Benefits5/5
Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

Applying to Optimal Care?

See how your résumé matches this role — and tailor it from what actually gets interviews.