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Gentiva

In-home hospice, palliative, and health services

Hospice Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFlorence, AL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have at least one year of experience as a registered nurse in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice, or home health; school internships and clinical hours may be considered in individual cases.
  • Hold a current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.
  • Hold current CPR certification.
  • Have current automobile insurance and a valid driver's license.
  • Have knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice care and services, hospice team disciplines, patient assessment, community resources, general nursing practice, managed care principles, applicable regulatory guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC, and human resource management principles.
  • Be able to provide oral and written communication, clinical documentation, and program management.
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to end-of-life issues, tact with patients, families, coworkers, and hospice team members, and the ability to support others during a crisis.
  • Be able to perform varied tasks while maintaining efficiency and composure, communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, and function responsibly and cooperatively in the workplace.
  • Be able to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, a copier, and a cell phone or beeper, and maintain transportation for work.

Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments, including in-person and telephonic registered nurse assessments and screenings, and educate patients, family members, and caregivers as appropriate.
  • Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care and interventions, including symptom management, in accordance with each patient's individualized plan of care and goals of care.
  • Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
  • Develop and update individualized plans of care, including patient visit frequency, to meet individual needs and identify risks.
  • Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams, including consultation with physicians and nurse practitioners.
  • Provide patient and caregiver education on disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
  • Communicate changes in condition or signs and symptoms of decline to the appropriate provider, such as a nurse practitioner, primary care provider, or hospice physician.
  • Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative, and hospice referrals and transitions between levels of care.
  • Document timely clinical records for all patients, including screening and assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with the interdisciplinary group and involve the team when the patient's care plan warrants participation to achieve the desired outcome.
  • Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive on-call services.
  • Guide patients and families through the hospice journey and serve as their primary point of contact.
  • Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones, including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
  • Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely, providing practical training and emotional reassurance.
  • Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team to support timely and appropriate interventions.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
  • Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
  • Help patients and families understand medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes and expectations.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hospice or palliative care experience is preferred.

About the Company

Gentiva

In-home hospice, palliative, and health services

Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care through a nationwide network of locations. It delivers care by coordinating in-home visits from clinicians and therapists, including skilled nursing, therapy services, and pain and symptom management, with an Advanced Illness Management model for patients not yet eligible for hospice. Gentiva differentiates itself with an integrated in-home care platform and strategic growth through acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home while receiving comprehensive care and to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for families and caregivers.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2004

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