Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $29.00 - $46.00
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
Continuing Education Units
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Gentiva Hospice is a leading national provider specializing in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management with nearly 600 locations across 38 states. With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Gentiva offers compassionate, personalized care that helps individuals facing serious or terminal illnesses live with dignity and comfort in the safety of their own homes or preferred living environments. The company is dedicated to supporting patients and their families emotionally, physically, and spiritually during some of the most challenging times of their lives. Its extensive network includes trusted brands encompassing hospice, palliative, home health, and advanced illness... 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 eligibility requirements to qualify for benefits
- ability to work in diverse care settings such as private homes and facilities
- must comply with state-specific licensure requirements where applicable
- willingness to work in a safety-sensitive position
- adherence to drug-free workplace policies
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 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 to patients and their loved ones, offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance
- teach caregivers how to care for their loved ones 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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