Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $68K-88K 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 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 Job Responsibilities 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 providers (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 the IDG, and involve the team when the patient’s care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcomes. 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 Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities Requirements Education: Registered Nurse (RN) license. Experience: Minimum of one (1) year as an RN in acute care hospital, oncology, long‑term care, hospice or home health. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred. Licenses & Certifications: Current state license to practice nursing, CPR certification, valid driver’s license, and automobile insurance. Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of terminally ill patients and families, hospice principles, interdisciplinary roles, patient assessment, community resources, documentation, nursing practice, and managed care regulations (Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, etc.). Working Conditions: Work in patient homes, institutional settings, and on the road; potential exposure to infections, hazardous materials, blood, and excreta. Personal Traits: Sensitivity to life‑and‑death issues, tact, flexibility, effective communication with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, teamwork, and composure under crisis. Equipment & Tools: Proficiency with nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone/beeper; reliable transportation for work. Benefits Competitive pay. 401(k) with company match. Career advancement opportunities. National and local recognition programs. Teammate assistance fund. Medical, dental, vision insurance. Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program. Generous paid time off plus 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 and long‑term disability insurance. Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC). Legal & Employment Information 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, Florence, South Carolina. #J-18808-Ljbffr