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Hospice After Hours Registered Nurse

Optimal Care - Evergreen·Bingham Farms, Michigan

$72,000 - $78,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The After Hours Registered Nurse provides urgent patient care, symptom management, and support for hospice patients in homes and facilities during evening and overnight hours. The role involves collaborating with physicians, case managers, and families to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

Optimal care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

For 6 consecutive years, we have earned the Great Places to Work certification, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission

Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

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

  • Bingham Farms, MI
  • Main
  • Service
  • Area: Any of the following
  • Oakland County
  • Macomb County
  • Wayne County
  • Livingston County
  • Lapeer County

Hours • On for 7 days, then off for the next 7 days • 5: 00 pm – 8:00 am, Monday through Sunday

Pay Range $72,000—$78,000 USD

  • How We Care for You
  • 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
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Company Vehicle Program for field roles
  • Pet Insurance
  • ID and Fraud Protection
  • And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. 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 offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in nursing and a current Registered Nurse license, with at least one year of clinical nursing experience. Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and the ability to manage time-sensitive responsibilities are essential for this position.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Registered Nurse
  • Time Management
  • Documentation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Rehabilitation
  • Symptom Management
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Patient Triage
  • Hospice Care
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • End-of-life Care

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Company Vehicle Program
  • Mentorship Culture

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$72,000 - $78,000/yr
Location
Bingham Farms, Michigan
Posted
May 28, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Optimal Care - Evergreen

Optimal Care is the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our dedicated health care professionals collaborate across the continuum of care to create a personalized care plan that delivers optimal outcomes for our Patients and all those...

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IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Hospice RN demand stays steady in Michigan

Hospice after-hours registered nurses are typically in demand in Michigan because agencies need licensed clinicians who can respond to patient and caregiver needs outside standard business hours. This role is competitive for candidates who bring RN licensure, clinical experience, reliable transportation, and the emotional steadiness to support families during urgent situations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the schedule expectations and travel radius before applying.

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