Hospice Registered Nurse

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. Responsibilities 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—including in-home, assisted living, or other settings. 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 to patients and their loved ones—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 Qualifications Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain). Minimum of one year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields. A genuine hospice heart—compassionate, empathetic, and patient‑centered. Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities. Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. CPR certification required. Preferred Experience (Not Required): Hospital RN (Med‑Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac) Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support Benefits 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) Legalese 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. Location: Gentiva Hospice #J-18808-Ljbffr