Hospice Registered Nurse

Gentiva Hospice • Stockbridge, GA

12d

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse (RN)/RN Case Manager provides skilled, compassionate hospice nursing care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and supports their families and caregivers. The role serves as a primary point of contact throughout the hospice journey, delivering care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or other institutional settings. The RN conducts assessments, develops and updates individualized plans of care, manages symptoms, and coordinates services with an interdisciplinary team. The position also provides education and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers and maintains accurate clinical records in accordance with regulatory, infection-control, and organizational standards. Participation in on-call and patient-support activities is required as applicable.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of requested employment.
• At least one year of RN experience in acute-care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health; school internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice, and the special needs of hospice patients and families.
• Knowledge of the roles of disciplines providing hospice services and of community resources.
• Strong patient assessment skills and knowledge of general nursing practice.
• Good oral and written communication skills, documentation, and program-management abilities.
• Knowledge of managed-care principles and regulatory guidelines, including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.
• Ability to provide sensitive, tactful support to patients and families facing terminal illness and crisis.
• Flexibility to perform varied tasks and adapt to changing duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and work cooperatively and maturely with coworkers and hospice team members.
• Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, fax machines, copiers, and cell phones or beepers.
• Must have and maintain transportation for work.
• Must meet applicable state-specific requirements and minimum eligibility requirements for benefits.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-person or telephonic patient assessments and reassessments, screenings, and related education.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management consistent with each patient’s goals of care and individualized plan of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care, including visit frequency and identification of patient risks and needs.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and consult with physicians and nurse practitioners as appropriate.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones, including bereavement guidance and caregiver reassurance.
• Teach caregivers how to provide safe care and help patients and families understand hospice services, medication administration, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes.
• Communicate changes in condition and signs or symptoms of decline to appropriate providers and the care team.
• Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting appropriate home health, palliative care, hospice referrals, and transitions between levels of care.
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical records, including assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary group and involve the team when needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participate in on-call and patient-support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive service.
• Follow infection-control, regulatory, compliance, and organizational policy standards.
• Support quality-improvement and scheduling initiatives and contribute to team collaboration and interdisciplinary group activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• National and local recognition programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical insurance for full-time associates
• Dental insurance for full-time associates
• Vision insurance for full-time associates
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
• Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care
• Education support and tuition assistance, including ASN-to-BSN and BSN-to-MSN programs
• Free continuing education units (CEUs)
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed