Hospice Registered Nurse
About The Position
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. Gentiva is a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. The company offers compassionate care in the comfort of wherever patients call home, helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery, and guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva is proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized and kindness is celebrated.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- $5000 Sign on bonus
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
