Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $67,680.00 - $98,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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 or fleet vehicle program
Paid Time Off
wellness programs
Education support and tuition assistance
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a nationally recognized leader in hospice, palliative, home health care, and advanced illness management with nearly 600 locations across 38 states. This organization is dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and supporting their families with dignity, comfort, and love. Heartland Hospice’s commitment to excellence in end-of-life care is reflected through a wide range of services offered within trusted brands such as Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, and Heartland Home Health, among others. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Heartland Hospice prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid RN license or eligibility to obtain
- minimum 1 year of nursing experience in relevant fields
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to work in various care settings
- valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- CPR certification
- adherence to company policies and regulatory standards
Job Qualifications
- 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
Job Duties
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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