Registered Nurse On Call

· Dallas, TX Part Time

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Job Description

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Deliver Compassionate Care After Hours. As an After Hours Hospice RN, you’ll respond to patient needs during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays—bringing peace of mind and compassionate care when it’s needed most. We provide hospice and palliative care that helps people live every moment with dignity, grace, and love. What You'll Do as a Hospice RN – After Hours / On-Call: • Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior • Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours • Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift • Respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs • Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care • Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff • Accurately document clinical visits and communications • Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs • Work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team Qualifications - What you'll bring: • Current RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain) • 1 years of nursing experience • A hospice heart: compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations • Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to provide support in emotionally intense settings • Comfortable providing care in patients’ homes, facilities, or wherever they reside • Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation • Current CPR certification Preferred Experience (Not Required): • 1 years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience • Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care • Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles • Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem): Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund Additional Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program Generous Paid Time Off 7 Paid Holidays Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Ready to Join a Team That Cares? Apply now and bring comfort, skill, and reassurance to patients and families when it matters most—after hours. 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 Hospice Plus At Hospice Plus, part of Gentiva, it is our privil

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr

DFW Median $101,421/yr

Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr

vs. National Median +4.0%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.