Description
Hospice RN On-Call – Rotating Extended Shift Schedule (Full Time)
VNA Hospice of Northwest Indiana (NWI) Counties Served: Porter, LaPorte, Jasper, Lake, Newton & Starke
Position Overview
VNA Hospice NWI is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our hospice team under a rotating extended-shift schedule. This position follows a 6-week repeating rotation that includes combinations of 8-hour, 16-hour, and 24-hour shifts on call. The schedule is designed to provide predictable long-range planning while supporting excellent continuity of care for hospice patients.
This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a flexible, structured rotation and enjoys working autonomously in the field.
Requirements
General Schedule Pattern
Across the 6-week rotation, the RN will work:
- A blend of day, evening, and overnight extended shifts
- Approximately 3–4 shifts per week, depending on shift length
- No traditional Monday–Friday requirement
- No mandatory weekly on-call, as extended shifts provide built-in coverage
- A predictable repeating cycle that allows long-term planning
- Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality hospice nursing care in patient homes
- Complete assessments, symptom management, and care planning
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members
- Support families through education and emotional guidance
- Document care accurately and promptly
- Maintain autonomy while managing a field-based caseload
- Qualifications
- Active Indiana RN license
- Hospice or home health experience preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and comfort working independently
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to work extended shifts within a rotating schedule
- Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and Disability insurance offered
- Paid time off & holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Supportive, mission-driven team environment
Why Join VNA Hospice NWI?
You’ll be part of a respected nonprofit hospice organization with a long history of serving Northwest Indiana. Our nurses are trusted, valued, and supported — and our extended-shift model allows for deeper patient relationships and more meaningful time off between shifts.