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Hospice Registered Nurse

Killeen, TX, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,160.00 - $99,360.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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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

New Century Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with a strong presence across 38 states through nearly 600 locations. Our mission is deeply rooted in offering compassionate, patient-centered care directly in the comfort of where our patients call home, whether that be private residences, assisted living facilities, or other settings. The organization is dedicated to supporting patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families with the utmost dignity, comfort, and respect during some of the most challenging times in their lives. We pride ourselves on the... 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

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
  • admissions rn wound care float pool travel nursing
  • experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support

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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