Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $32.50 - $46.50
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National and local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off
7 paid Holidays
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Company-paid Life Insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
SouthernCare, a part of Gentiva, is a distinguished national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, operating nearly 600 locations and employing thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. With its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, SouthernCare takes pride in delivering compassionate care in the comfort of patients' homes, supporting them through recovery, chronic illness management, and end-of-life care. The company's family of trusted healthcare brands includes notable names such as Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and SouthernCare Hospice Services, among others, reflecting its comprehensive approach to patient-centered care. SouthernCare emphasizes... Show More
Job Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of employment
- CPR certification (in-person)
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
- Must meet any state-specific requirements
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Minimum one year of RN experience in acute care, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health
- Strong knowledge of hospice principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and best practices
- Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members
- Strong time-management and prioritization skills in a fast-changing environment
- Proficiency with EMR systems (HomeCare HomeBase preferred), Microsoft Office, and mobile technologies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, demonstrate integrity, and support quality outcomes
- Leadership skills to support and guide field staff
- Ability to manage administrative, documentation, and compliance responsibilities accurately
Job Duties
- Ensure appropriate delivery of hospice services to eligible patients and families
- Provide direct in-person patient care during on-call, weekend, and after-hours shifts, including assessments, admissions, routine visits, death visits, and live discharges
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of physical, emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual needs
- Support the IDG process through chart reviews, plan of care updates, and interdisciplinary communication
- Develop and revise the Hospice Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and IDG members
- Educate patients and families on disease progression, symptom management, medications, and hospice philosophy
- Communicate significant changes in patient condition promptly to hospice and attending physicians
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation including assessments, care plans, and notes
- Assist with rescheduled, missed, or reassigned visit requests based on triage direction
- Participate in calendar and scheduling modifications, including service codes and clinician assignments
- Support administrative and compliance activities including workflow audits, survey readiness tasks, and documentation collection
- Assist with TPE reviews, QAPI efforts, and regulatory compliance
- Ensure infection control standards and universal precautions are consistently followed
- Provide leadership and guidance to field staff
- conduct supervisory visits when appropriate
- Participate in required meetings, after-hours updates, and trainings
- Maintain proficiency in pain and symptom management for hospice and end-of-life care
- Promote the organization’s core values and maintain a culture of compassion, professionalism, and teamwork
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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