Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,200.00 - $84,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
401k Match
Paid Time Off
FMLA leave
short term disability
long term disability
HSA contribution
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Short term incentive
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a distinguished leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with a network spanning nearly 600 locations across 38 states in the U.S. The company is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. Their dedicated clinicians help patients navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges associated with serious illnesses and terminal diagnoses, making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. Heartland Hospice is known for its broad nationwide reach through a family of trusted brands, including Gentiva Hospice and Emerald... Show More
Job Requirements
- Licensed nurse with three to five years of hospice experience
- BSN with five or more years of hospice experience preferred
- Minimum of three years of hospice experience
- 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
Job Qualifications
- Licensed nurse
- BSN preferred
- Minimum of three years of hospice experience
- Prior experience as a discharge planner, case manager, or educator preferred
- Current RN license
- CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance
- Strong knowledge of hospice care
- 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
- Compassion and sensitivity to patient needs
- Flexibility to manage multiple tasks
- Professional maturity and collaboration
- Ability to influence and educate referral sources, patients, and families
- 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)
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