Registered Nurse Hospice

Overview Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. 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. What You’ll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. 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. Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans. Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance. Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards. Support the organization’s quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient. Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as: Medication administration Hospice philosophy and services Symptom and pain management End‑of‑life processes and expectations Compensation & Benefits Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one component. Salary Range – $78,595 - $98,270 Medical, Dental, Vision Wellness Program and Resources 401(k) match PTO FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves Short/Long Term Disability HSA Contribution Mileage or Fleet Car Program Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles) Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles) Tuition Reimbursement Essential Functions Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate. Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care. Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification. Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse practitioners. Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs. Communicate changes in condition or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician). 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. Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans. Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient’s care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome. Participate in on‑call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on‑call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner. Core Competencies Clinical excellence and sound judgment Patient-centered communication and empathy Interdisciplinary collaboration Accountability and regulatory compliance Adaptability and critical thinking Timeliness of patient visits and documentation Accuracy and completeness of clinical records Patient and caregiver satisfaction Compliance with regulatory and policy standards Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities Qualifications Education: Registered Nurse Experience: Minimum of one year as an RN in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications and Registration: Current state nursing license, CPR certification, valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of terminally ill patients and families, hospice care principles, interdisciplinary roles, patient assessment, community resources, documentation, managed care principles, and regulatory guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC). Working Conditions: Patient homes or institutional settings; exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta, and hazardous materials. Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes: Sensitivity to life and death issues, flexibility, effective communication across socioeconomic backgrounds, maturity, cooperation and teamwork. Equipment/Tools/Work‑Aids: Nurse assessment tools, computers, facsimile, copier, cell phone, and reliable transportation. Legal Statements 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. 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