Travel Registered Nurse – Hospice
About The Position
The Hospice RN – Regional Support provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care to hospice patients and support to their families. The role serves as a floating clinician, traveling to different Gentiva hospice branches as assigned to address census needs, staffing gaps, or other urgent needs. The nurse develops and implements individualized plans of care, assesses patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, physicians, referral sources, and other care partners. The position also involves educating families and caregivers, maintaining accurate documentation, supporting regulatory and payer compliance, and participating in an on-call rotation. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required; depending on the assignment, this may involve overnight travel within a 100-mile radius, frequent overnight travel across multiple states, or regional overnight stays. A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment.
- At least 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology, or another high-acuity setting.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience.
- Skill in clinical assessments and compassionate communication.
- Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfort working in varied environments with shifting needs.
- Proficiency in documentation and electronic health records.
- Ability to remain calm and supportive in crisis situations and engage effectively with families.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care to hospice patients.
- Manage and implement individualized plans of care.
- Support and lead interdisciplinary team members, including LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs.
- Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs.
- Accurately document care and ensure compliance with hospice protocols.
- Educate families and caregivers about care instructions, medications, and safety.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed.
- Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team.
- Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance.
- Travel to Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- 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 7 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 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 benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
