Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $28.00 - $45.00
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 and tuition assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Company-paid Life Insurance
company-paid long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Gentiva Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, operating nearly 600 locations across 38 states. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Gentiva is committed to delivering compassionate care wherever patients call home. The company’s expansive network includes renowned brands such as Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and others specializing in hospice and palliative care, home health services, and illness management. Gentiva’s mission revolves around supporting patients and their families through serious illness or terminal diagnosis by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs with empathy and expertise. The organization... Show More
Job Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of requested employment or eligibility to obtain
- One or more years of nursing experience
- Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to provide care during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Willingness to work independently
- Compliance with state-specific requirements where applicable
- Ability to meet minimum qualifications for benefits eligibility
Job Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of requested employment or eligibility to obtain
- One or more years of nursing experience
- Compassionate, calm, and dependable in urgent care situations
- Excellent clinical judgment 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
- Hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience preferred
- Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care preferred
- Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles preferred
- Strong documentation and electronic medical records (EMR) skills preferred
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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