Registered Nurse for Hospice Care

Lead with Compassion. Make a Meaningful Impact. Transform End-of-Life Care.

Join our dedicated team, where each day provides a chance to offer personalized, dignified hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. We prioritize comfort and love for both patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and families, guiding them through every phase of their hospice experience.
• Deliver and record skilled nursing care based on each patient’s unique Plan of Care, whether in their home or other living environments.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient health and adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains—to create and refine individualized care plans.
• Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to both patients and their loved ones, providing education and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers to confidently care for their loved ones, providing practical training and emotional support.
• Communicate important updates about patient conditions to the care team for timely interventions.
• Maintain precise clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives, ensuring efficient, compassionate care.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and navigating critical topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life expectations.

Compensation may vary within the specified salary range based on various factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and certifications. Gentiva offers a comprehensive benefits package, highlighting that base pay is just one aspect of our total rewards.

Salary Range: $64,305 - $80,400/year

Essential Functions:
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and screenings, educating patients, families, and caregivers as necessary.
• Provide skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with patient care goals.
• Develop and update tailored care plans, including patient visit schedules to address individual needs.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, consulting with physicians and nurse practitioners as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, and nutrition.
• Report any changes in patient condition or symptoms to the appropriate provider swiftly.
• Facilitate continuity of care by supporting home health, palliative, and hospice referrals as necessary.
• Document clinical records punctually, including assessments, physician orders, and care plans.
• Maintain effective relationships within the interdisciplinary group and engage the team when adjustments to the care plan are required.
• Participate in on-call and patient support roles, providing competent and responsive care.

Core Competencies:
• Clinical excellence and sound judgment
• Patient-centered communication and empathy
• Effective interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accountability and adherence to regulatory standards
• Adaptability and critical thinking
• Punctuality in patient visits and documentation
• Accuracy in clinical record-keeping
• Ensuring patient and caregiver satisfaction
• Compliance with regulatory and policy standards
• Engagement in team collaboration and interdisciplinary group activities

About You:

To succeed in this role, you'll need to fulfill each essential duty effectively. The following qualifications are required:
• Education: Must be a Registered Nurse
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, hospice, home health, or long-term care, with internships and clinical hours considered in certain cases. Previous hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registration: Current nursing license in the state of employment, CPR certification, and valid driver's license with automobile insurance.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
• Understanding of the needs of terminally ill patients and their families, as well as hospice protocols and community resources.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills, along with proficiency in documentation and program management.
• Knowledge of managed care principles and regulatory guidelines (Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC).

Working Conditions:
• Care is primarily provided in patients' homes or institutional settings. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, and hazardous materials.

Personal Traits and Qualities:
• Sensitivity to the implications of life and death for terminally ill individuals; tactfulness in supporting these patients and their families during crises.
• Flexibility in managing a range of tasks, maintaining efficiency and composure.
• Effective communication with individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and nurturing cooperative relationships with co-workers and team members.

Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids:
• Capability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, and communication devices effectively. Reliable transportation for work-related duties is essential.

We Offer:

Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for career advancement
• National and local recognition programs
• Teammate assistance fund

Full-Time Benefits Include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays
• Wellness programs including telemedicine and specialty care
• Education support and tuition assistance for continued development
• Free continuing education units (CEUs)
• Company-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance
• Optional benefits such as pet insurance and critical illness coverage

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now to join our Hospice Nursing team and help us create meaningful moments for our patients and their families.

Legal Disclaimer:
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• State specific requirements may apply.
• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace.

Location: Heartland Hospice

About Our Company:

At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, we take pride in delivering compassionate care wherever our patients reside. As a national leader in hospice and palliative care, we support thousands of clinicians across our numerous locations in 38 states.

We are dedicated to standing by the side of those in need, whether helping individuals recover at home or providing guidance through the complexities of serious or terminal illnesses.

Our reach is empowered by a family of trusted brands focused on hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management.

Join us in creating a collaborative work environment where achievements are celebrated, and kindness is a core value.