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 nursing
+ Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support
We Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
+ Competitive Pay
+ 401(k) 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: 2026-137018
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva