Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $29.00 - $46.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
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
free Continuing Education Units
company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, a part of Gentiva, is a distinguished leader in the field of hospice and palliative care, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. With nearly 600 locations across 38 states and thousands of devoted healthcare professionals, Heartland Hospice offers a wide spectrum of services, including hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. As a national leader, the organization is committed to supporting patients and their families through the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of serious and terminal illnesses, within the comfort of their own homes or preferred care settings.... 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
- CPR certification required
- Valid driver’s license auto insurance and reliable transportation
- Ability to provide care in diverse settings including private homes and facilities
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 with a genuine hospice heart
- 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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