Senior Manager of Hospice Patient Care Nursing

Lead with Compassion. Inspire Excellence. Transform Hospice Care.

Join our dedicated hospice team as a Senior Manager of Hospice Patient Care Nursing. In this vital role, you'll report directly to the Executive Director or Administrator and help maintain our high standards of care while managing patient operations, supervising clinical staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Your Responsibilities:
• Drive and support our hospice patient care operations to guarantee quality and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, evaluate, and develop nursing and clinical associates.
• Oversee clinical and administrative workflows including referrals, DME pickups, Medicare eligibility, insurance verification, and patient benefit tracking.
• Coordinate and facilitate Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings to review patient care plans and update clinical documentation.
• Manage scheduling, visit assignments, and ensure timely completion of patient visits.
• Respond compassionately and professionally to referrals and clinical inquiries.
• Act as a liaison among clinical teams, leadership, and external providers.
• Ensure compliance with hospice industry regulations including Medicare, Medicaid, JCAHO, and ACHC.

What You'll Bring:
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate degree accepted with relevant experience).
• A minimum of 3 years of direct patient care experience.
• Strong understanding of hospice principles, regulatory compliance, and managed care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Microsoft Office, and healthcare software.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
• The ability to provide skilled nursing care as needed, including on-call responsibilities.
• CPR certification.

Preferred Experience (not required):
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 2+ years of hospice or home care experience.
• Leadership experience in clinical supervision or program management.
• Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) certification.

Benefits for You:
• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.
• Teammate assistance fund.

Full-Time Benefits Include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
• Wellness programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care).
• Education support and tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC).

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and bring your leadership skills to a caring team dedicated to delivering exceptional end-of-life care with compassion.

Location: Gentiva Hospice

Join Us at Gentiva:

At Gentiva, we are honored to provide compassionate care in the comfort of our patients' homes. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we have nearly 600 locations across 38 states, with thousands of dedicated clinicians. We stand by those who need us, from aiding recovery to guiding families through serious illness. Join us in our commitment to kindness and exceptional care.