Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $38.00 - $40.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness Program
401k Match
Paid Time Off
short term disability
long term disability
HSA contribution
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Gentiva Hospice is a national leader in providing compassionate hospice and palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management services across 38 states in the U.S. With nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians, Gentiva is committed to delivering personalized, meaningful care in the comfort of patients' homes or wherever they call home. The company operates a family of trusted brands specializing in hospice care such as Emerald Coast Hospice Care and Heartland Hospice, palliative care including Empatia Palliative Care, home health care through Heartland Home Health, and advanced illness management with Illumia Health. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Active RN license or eligibility for licensure
- Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in hospice or related field
- Compassionate and patient-centered care delivery
- Ability to work in home and facility settings
- Strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
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 approach
- 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 one safely and confidently, offering 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 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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