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Registered Nurse

Gentiva
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jul 2025

About the role

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

 

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a lasting impact? Join our company, where we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care to those facing life-limiting illness.

 

We provide hospice care and palliative care that 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.
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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

Why Join Us?

We are a national leader in home-based healthcare with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our care teams are dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care, supporting patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.

 

 

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-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

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