Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,100.00 - $87,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
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
Paid Time Off
seven paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Company-paid Life Insurance
company-paid long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, a part of Gentiva, is a leading provider of hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, operating nearly 600 locations across 38 states in the United States. With its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Heartland Hospice is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. The organization is known for its dedication to quality care, supporting patients, families, and communities through every stage of serious illness and end-of-life care. Heartland Hospice is part of a larger family of trusted brands that collectively provide a wide range of healthcare services including... Show More
Job Requirements
- Licensed nurse with three to five years of hospice experience
- Current RN license to practice nursing in the state of employment
- CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- Minimum of three years of hospice experience
- Ability to manage admissions, patient assessments, and referral coordination
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel daily to hospitals and facilities
- Understanding of hospice care regulations and payer requirements
- Flexibility to prioritize tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment
Job Qualifications
- Licensed nurse with three to five years of hospice experience
- BSN with five or more years of hospice experience preferred
- Prior experience as a discharge planner, case manager, or educator preferred
- Current RN license to practice nursing in the state of employment
- CPR certification
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
- Strong knowledge of hospice care and the unique needs of patients and families
- Familiarity with community resources and referral networks
- Excellent patient assessment and documentation skills
- Ability to supervise staff, coordinate services, and manage programs effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with sensitivity to diverse backgrounds
- Compassion and sensitivity to the needs of terminally ill patients and their families
- Flexibility to manage a variety of tasks and shifting priorities
- Professional maturity, collaboration, and tact in working with interdisciplinary teams
- Ability to influence and educate referral sources, patients, and families
- Demonstrated commitment to patient advocacy and quality care
Job Duties
- Receive and respond to referrals from hospitals, home health, physicians, case managers, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare professionals
- Assess patient eligibility for hospice services by reviewing medical records, conducting clinical evaluations, and communicating with physicians and families
- Educate patients and families on what hospice care includes, how it works, and why it matters providing clarity, reassurance, and compassion
- Complete necessary documentation and coordinate the intake and admission process, ensuring all legal, clinical, and payer requirements are met
- Serve as a liaison between referral sources and our hospice care team ensuring seamless handoffs, clear communication, and rapid response to needs
- Make daily visits to hospitals and facilities, maintaining visibility and accessibility with discharge planners, case managers, and physicians
- Build and maintain strong relationships with referral partners and identify new outreach opportunities to increase awareness of hospice services
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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