Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse
Company: Optimal Care - Evergreen
Location: Carmel
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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. Exceptional
Benefits: Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle
Program Flexible Work Schedule Mentorship Culture Medical, Dental,
and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage
Reimbursement Cutting Edge Technology Why Join Us as an After-Hours
Registered Nurse? Start and finish your shift at home, working
on-call for 7 nights in a row (5pm-8am,) Monday-Sunday and then
enjoy the next 7 days completely off. This schedule means you only
work 26 weeks per year while being paid a full-time salary—giving
you half the year off with full-time pay. Unlike many other roles,
there are no additional on-call requirements. Your schedule is set,
so you can plan your personal life with confidence. Our territories
are optimized to ensure manageable drive times, so we can meet the
specialized and urgent needs of our patient. This schedule provides
more dedicated time at home, making it ideal for individuals who
want to spend more quality time with their loved ones. With 7 days
off in a row, you'll have more time for yourself and your family.
Enjoy competitive base wages up to 90K (based on experience),
comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k)-retirement plan. In
this role, you will be responsible for: Supporting patient care
needs after-hours, including urgent admissions, symptom management,
and other patient needs. Think of a triage/emergency room nurse for
hospice patients' after-hours in homes, facilities, and residential
care communities in your neighborhood. Providing positive,
supportive communication to physicians, NPs, our hospice case
managers, patients, and families. In this role, you will not be
responsible for: Triaging of patients, our after-hours RNs are
supported by our triage team who dispatch our RNs only when an
in-person visit is required. An assigned "Case Load" of patients
requiring a "Case Manager" On-going management of hospice patients.
You will be working as a "emergency room" nurse for hospice
patients, in your community. Required Qualifications Graduate of an
accredited Diploma, Associate, Baccalaureate, or Masters Degree in
Nursing Current State License as a Registered Nurse Minimum of one
year nursing experience in a clinical care setting Demonstrates
clinical nursing competencies in accordance with accepted standards
of practice Able to assess and respond appropriately to the
physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of patients, families,
and caregivers Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills,
emotional intelligence, and the ability to support patients and
families facing end-of-life issues Capable of managing multiple
priorities, documentation requirements, and time-sensitive
responsibilities efficiently Reliable transportation and valid
automobile insurance coverage Desired Qualifications Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Hospice or home health
experience preferred Location Office Location: 600 E. Carmel Dr,
Suite 144, Carmel, IN 46032 Main Service Area: Carmel and
surrounding Hours On for 7 days, then off for the next 7 days 5:00
pm – 8:00 am, Monday through Sunday Pay Range $80,000—$86,000 USD
Background Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening
upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is
completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term
Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair
Credit Report Act. Reasonable Accommodations We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an
equal-opportunity employer.
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