Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,480.00 - $105,120.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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
free Continuing Education Units
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Gentiva Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Gentiva Hospice and its family of trusted brands provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses in the comfort of their own homes or wherever they call home. These services cater to a wide range of needs including hospice care through brands such as Gentiva Hospice and Heartland Hospice, palliative care via Empatia Palliative Care, home health care through Heartland Home Health, and advanced... 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
- Must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Must meet state specific requirements where applicable
- Must maintain compliance with safety-sensitive position regulations
- Ability to work in diverse home and facility settings
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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