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Gentiva

In-home hospice, palliative, and health services

Hospice Registered Nurse - Hospice

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Maintain a current, unencumbered registered nurse license in the state of employment.
  • Have a minimum of 1 year of registered nurse experience in hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology, or another high-acuity setting.
  • Maintain current CPR certification.
  • Have a valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Meet applicable state-specific requirements and safety-sensitive position requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver compassionate nursing care to hospice patients.
  • Manage and implement individualized plans of care.
  • Support and lead interdisciplinary team members, including licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and home health aides.
  • Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs.
  • Document all care provided accurately and ensure compliance with hospice protocols.
  • Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team.
  • Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance.
  • Travel to assigned hospice locations to fill urgent needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience.
  • Clinical assessment skills and compassionate communication.
  • Documentation and electronic health record proficiency.
  • Comfort working in varied environments with shifting needs.
  • Calm, supportive responses in crisis situations and skill in family engagement.

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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