Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $29.25 - $46.25
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 provider of compassionate hospice, palliative, home health, and advanced illness management services across the United States. With nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians spanning 38 states, Gentiva is committed to delivering personalized, meaningful care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. The company operates under a family of trusted brands including Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and others, ensuring a highly collaborative and supportive healthcare environment. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it prides itself on fostering a workplace where achievements are celebrated, kindness is valued, and professional growth... 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
- Comfortable providing care in diverse settings including private homes and facilities
Job Qualifications
- A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
- Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support preferred
- Hospital RN experience such as Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac preferred
- Experience with admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing preferred
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 both practical training and emotional reassurance
- Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team to ensure 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, and end-of-life processes and expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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