Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $40.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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
Paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Company-paid Life Insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, a part of Gentiva, is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management with nearly 600 locations across 38 states in the United States. The company is dedicated to providing compassionate care in the comfort of the patient's home, whether they are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, or managing a serious or terminal diagnosis. Heartland Hospice is known for its trusted family of brands, including Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, and others, offering a wide range of services aimed at enhancing... Show More
Job Requirements
- Current RN license or eligibility to obtain in state of employment
- one or more years of nursing experience
- valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- current CPR certification
- ability to provide care in emotionally intense situations
- availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- compliance with state-specific requirements where applicable
Job Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of requested employment or eligibility to obtain
- one or more years of nursing experience
- a hospice heart: compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations
- excellent clinical judgment
- ability to provide care in emotionally intense settings
- comfortable providing care in patients’ homes, facilities, or wherever they reside
- valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- current CPR certification
- preferred: one or more years of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience
- familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care
- prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles
- strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills
Job Duties
- Report directly to the administrator, executive director, or patient care manager senior
- provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours
- serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during your shift
- respond promptly and compassionately to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs
- evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care
- support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including LPNs/LVNs, CNAs, and other support staff
- accurately document clinical visits and communications
- participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs
- work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordination with the daytime care team
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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