Registered Nurse

OverviewLead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care.Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:+ 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 administrationHospice philosophy and servicesSymptom and pain managementEnd-of-life processes and expectationsAbout YouQualifications - What You'll Bring:+ 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.Preferred Experience (Not Required):+ Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)+ Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing+ Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness supportWe OfferBenefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):+ Competitive Pay+ 401(k) with Company Match+ Career Advancement Opportunities+ National & Local Recognition Programs+ Teammate Assistance FundAdditional Full-Time Benefits:+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance+ Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program+ Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays+ Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)+ Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)+ Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)+ Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance+ Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)Ready to Join a Team That Cares?Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.Legalese+ This is a safety-sensitive position+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements+ We are proud to be an EEO employer+ We maintain a drug-free workplaceCompensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.Salary Range - $36.06/hr to $41.83/hrReqID: 2025-131164Category: Registered NursePosition Type: Flex/Per DiemCompany: Heartland Hospice