Hospice Registered Nurse

Heartland Hospice•Maumee, OH

5d•$71,450 - $89,335

About The Position

Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide personalized hospice and palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses and support their families. The RN serves as a primary contact for patients and families, delivering skilled nursing care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or other institutional settings. The role includes assessment, symptom management, care planning, caregiver education, coordination with an interdisciplinary team, clinical documentation, and support during end-of-life care. The nurse may also participate in on-call and patient support activities. The position requires an active nursing license in the state of employment, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and transportation for work. Candidates must have at least one year of RN experience; hospice or palliative care experience is preferred. The work takes place in patient homes and/or institutional settings and in an automobile, with potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta, and hazardous materials. This is a safety-sensitive position. The salary range is $71,450–$89,335 per year. Gentiva offers benefits for eligible associates, including a 401(k) with company match, career advancement opportunities, recognition programs, and a teammate assistance fund. Additional benefits are available to full-time associates, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; mileage reimbursement or a fleet vehicle program; paid time off and seven paid holidays; wellness programs; education support and tuition assistance; continuing education units; company-paid life and long-term disability insurance; and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Registered Nurse education and current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.
At least one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health; school internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases.
CPR certification.
Current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.
Must have and maintain transportation for work.
Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice, the special needs of hospice patients and families, and the roles of hospice disciplines.
Excellent patient assessment skills and knowledge of community resources.
Good oral and written communication skills, documentation, and program management knowledge.
Knowledge of general nursing practice and managed care principles, and familiarity with regulatory guidelines such as Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.
Ability to demonstrate clinical judgment, empathy, adaptability, critical thinking, accountability, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds and to support patients and families during crises.
Ability to work flexibly, handle varied tasks without loss of efficiency or composure, and cooperate tactfully with coworkers and hospice team members.

Nice To Haves

Hospice or palliative care experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for patients and families throughout the hospice journey.
Deliver and document skilled nursing care in accordance with individualized plans of care and goals of care.
Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments, including in-person or telephone assessments and screenings.
Provide skilled nursing interventions and symptom management, and adjust care as needed.
Develop and update individualized plans of care, including visit frequency and identification of patient needs and risks.
Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, nurse practitioners, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains.
Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
Teach patients, caregivers, and family members about disease processes, self-care, medication administration, nutrition, hospice services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life care.
Communicate changes in patient condition and signs or symptoms of decline to the appropriate provider and care team.
Support continuity of care, appropriate referrals, and transitions among home health, palliative care, hospice, and levels of care.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical records, including assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
Follow infection-control, regulatory, compliance, and organizational standards.
Maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary group and involve the team when the care plan warrants collaboration.
Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive service.
Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives.
Use required nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone or beeper; maintain transportation for work.

Benefits

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