Hospice Registered Nurse

September 14, 2026 Auto Import

<div>What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: <ul> <li>Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.</li> <li>Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans.</li> <li>Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.</li> <li>Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.</li> <li>Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.</li> <li>Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.</li> <li>Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.</li> <li>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</li> </ul> Essential Functions Job Responsibilities <ul> <li>Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate. </li> <li>Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.</li> <li>Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification. </li> <li>Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners. </li> <li>Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.</li> <li>Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician). </li> <li>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. </li> <li>Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.</li> <li>Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.</li> <li>Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.</li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul> <li>Clinical excellence and sound judgment</li> <li>Patient-centered communication and empathy</li> <li>Interdisciplinary collaboration</li> <li>Accountability and regulatory compliance</li> <li>Adaptability and critical thinking</li> <li>Timeliness of patient visits and documentation</li> <li>Accuracy and completeness of clinical records</li> <li>Patient and caregiver satisfaction</li> <li>Compliance with regulatory and policy standards</li> <li>Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities</li> </ul> About You To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education: <ul> <li> Registered Nurse</li> </ul> Experience: <ul> <li>A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered as experience in individual cases.</li> <li>Hospice or palliative care experience preferred</li> </ul> Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration: <ul> <li>Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment</li> <li>CPR Certification</li> <li>Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license</li> </ul> Specialized Knowledge and Skills: <ul> <li> Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient 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; knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource management principles).</li> </ul> Working Conditions: <ul> <li>Patient’s homes and/or institutional setting and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials.</li> </ul> Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes: <ul> <li>Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Responsible functioning in the work place, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.</li> </ul> Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids: <ul> <li> Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work.</li> </ul> Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component. Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Full-Time Employee Benefits <ul> <li>Medical, Dental & Vision</li> <li>Wellness Program & Resources</li> <li>401(k) with Company Match</li> <li>Paid Time Off (PTO)</li> <li>FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves</li> <li>Short-Term & Long-Term Disability</li> <li>Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution</li> <li>Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car Program</li> <li>Cell Phone Reimbursement (eligible roles)</li> <li>Short-Term Incentive (eligible roles)</li> <li>Tuition Reimbursement</li> </ul> We Offer Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem): <ul> <li>Competitive Pay</li> <li>401(k) with Company Match</li> <li>Career Advancement Opportunities</li> <li>National & Local Recognition Programs</li> <li>Teammate Assistance Fund</li> </ul> Additional Full-Time Benefits: <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance</li> <li>Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays</li> <li>Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)</li> <li>Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)</li> <li>Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)</li> <li>Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance</li> <li>Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)</li> </ul> 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. LocationGentiva Hospice </div>

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