Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $32.00 - $50.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
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
wellness programs
Education support and tuition assistance
Free continuing education units (CEUs)
company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary benefits such as pet, critical illness, accident, LTC
Job Description
SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a respected national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. With nearly 600 locations across 38 states, the organization is dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Their team of thousands of clinicians delivers care wherever patients call home, from private residences to assisted living facilities. SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice is committed to supporting patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges associated with serious illness and end-of-life care. This care philosophy is grounded in dignity, comfort, and love,... 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
- A genuine hospice heart compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered
- 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 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
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
- CPR certification
- Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support preferred
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered attitude
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 not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well, 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, 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, and end-of-life processes and expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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