Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $72K-90K per year

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—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 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 partitioners. Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs. Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician). Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate 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 participation. 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 Education Registered Nurse Experience A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long‑term care, hospice or home health. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment CPR Certification Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license Specialized Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, and understanding of hospice services Ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patients 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 skills General nursing practice knowledge Thorough knowledge of managed care principles and regulatory guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, HRM) Working Conditions Patient’s homes and/or institutional settings and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials. Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness Tact in dealing with patients and their families Ability to support others during crisis, maintaining flexibility and composure Effective communication with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds Responsible functioning in the workplace, maturity, cooperation, flexibility and tact among coworkers and the hospice team Equipment / Tools / Work‑Aids Ability to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper Maintenance of transportation for work use We Offer Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund 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) Location Gentiva Hospice, San Diego, California. 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 About Gentiva Gentiva is 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. Our nationwide reach is powered by trusted brands such as Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, and others. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where kindness is celebrated. #J-18808-Ljbffr