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 Youll Do as a Hospice RN
• 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 patients 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 organizations 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 Youll 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 drivers 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 nursing • Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support
We Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem)
• Competitive Pay • 401k with Company Match • Career Advancement Opportunities • National & Local Recognition Programs • Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
• 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)
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 position. Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state-specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace. ReqID 2026-134077 Category: Registered Nurse Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice