Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $74,400.00 - $108,480.00
Benefits
competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National recognition programs
Local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Fleet vehicle program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
Continuing Education Units
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, a division of Gentiva, is a distinguished leader in the realm of hospice and palliative care, committed to delivering compassionate and personalized support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Serving nearly 600 locations across 38 states, Heartland Hospice offers a comprehensive suite of care options including hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. Rooted in a philosophy that values dignity, comfort, and emotional support, Heartland Hospice ensures that patients receive the best possible care in the comfort of their own homes, assisted living environments, or any place they consider home. Our company is a proud... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- valid driver's license auto insurance and reliable transportation
- CPR certification required
- ability to provide care in diverse settings including private homes and facilities
- strong communication and critical thinking skills
- compassionate and patient-centered approach
- meet state specific requirements where applicable
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
- hospital RN (med-surg ICU ER PACU telemetry cardiac) experience preferred
- admissions RN wound care float pool travel nursing experience preferred
- experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support preferred
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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