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.

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

About You

Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

• Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain).

• 1+ 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

We Offer

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)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.

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

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Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice