Hospice Registered Nurse

Gentiva Health Services•Portage, MI

41d

About The Position

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. 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. This is a full-time weekday, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm position with a limited after hours on call rotation. This role will involve caring for patients in the Kalamazoo County area. We offer a supportive team, full benefit package, mileage reimbursement/fleet vehicle, competitive compensation and great work life balance!

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

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)