Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,360.00 - $92,640.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day 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
Paid Time Off
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. With nearly 600 locations spread across 38 states, Heartland Hospice is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the comfort of wherever patients call home. The organization takes pride in supporting patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges associated with serious illnesses, terminal diagnoses, or recovery periods after injury or surgery. Heartland Hospice operates through a family of trusted brands that include Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, and more,... 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
- comfortable providing care in diverse settings
- able to handle emotionally sensitive situations with strong communication and critical thinking
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
- compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered approach
- 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
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 to patients and their loved ones, offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance
- teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering 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 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, and end-of-life processes and expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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