Overview
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.
What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager :
- 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
About You
Qualifications - What You'll Bring :
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.Preferred Experience (Not Required) :
Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursingExperience with terminally ill patients or serious illness supportWe Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem) :
Competitive Pay401(k) with Company MatchCareer Advancement OpportunitiesNational & Local Recognition ProgramsTeammate Assistance FundAdditional Full-Time Benefits :
Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid HolidaysWellness 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 InsuranceVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplaceRelated Job Titles
per diem RN, Registered Nurse, hospice RN jobs, case manager nurse, end-of-life care RN, home health RN, compassionate nursing jobs, hospice careers
ReqID : 2025-129330
Category : Registered Nurse
Position Type : Flex / Per Diem
Company : Gentiva Hospice