Hospice Registered Nurse
SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. \ N
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Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.
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What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:
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Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.
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Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care—in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.
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Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
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Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans.
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Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
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Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.
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Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
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Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
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Help patients andfamilies understand and navigate topics such as:
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Job Responsibilities
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- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate. \ N
- Deliver skilled nursinginterventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care. \ N
- Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification. \ N
- Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners. \ N
- Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs. \ N
- Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.G., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician). \ N
- Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care. \ N
- Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans. \ N
- Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome. \ N
- Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner. \ N
Core Competencies
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- Clinical excellence and sound judgment \ N
- Patient-centered communication and empathy \ N
- Interdisciplinary collaboration \ N
- Accountability and regulatory compliance \ N
- Adaptability and critical thinking \ N
- Timeliness of patient visits and documentation \ N
- Accuracy and completeness of clinical records \ N
- Patient and caregiver satisfaction \ N
- Compliance with regulatory and policy standards \ N
- Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities \ N
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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Education:
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- Registered Nurse \ N
Experience:
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- A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases. \ N
- Hospice or palliative care experience preferred \ N
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration:
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- Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment \ N
- CPR Certification \n
- Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license \ N
Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
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- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice;
ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families;
knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services;
excellent patient assessment skills;
knowledge of community resources;
good oral and written communication skills;
documentation and program management;
knowledge of general nursing practice;
thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.E., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource management principles). \ N
Working Conditions:
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- Patient’s homes and/or institutional setting and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials. \ N
Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes:
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- Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness;
tact in dealing with these patients and their families;
ability to support others at a time of crisis. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team. \ N
Equipment/Tools/Work -Aids:
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- Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work. \ N
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
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- Competitive Pay \ N
- 401(k) with Company Match \ N
- Career Advancement Opportunities \ N
- National & Local Recognition Programs \ N
- Teammate Assistance Fund \ N
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance \ N
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program \ N
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays \ N
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) \ N
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) \ N
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) \ N
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance \ N
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) \ N
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Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
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Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
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- This is a safety-sensitive position \ N
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits \ N
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements \ N
- We are proud to be an EEO employer \ N
- We maintain a drug-freeworkplace \ N
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At SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
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Our place is bythe side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
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Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
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- Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon \ N
- Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care \ N
- Home health care: Heartland Home Health \ N
- Advanced illness management: Illumia Health \ N
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With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
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