Full-Time
Registered Nurse
Gentiva
5,001-10,000 employees
In-home hospice, palliative, and health services
No salary listed
St. Louis, MO, USA
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- A current registered nurse license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one, is required.
- At least one year of nursing experience is required.
- A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification is required.
- Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior.
- Provide direct patient care and support after normal business hours.
- Serve as the primary liaison between patients, families, physicians, and the hospice team during the shift.
- Respond to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom management needs.
- Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care.
- Support and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including licensed practical nurses/licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing assistants, and other support staff.
- Document clinical visits and communications accurately.
- Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
- Work independently while ensuring continuity of care and coordinating with the daytime care team.
- At least one year of hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care is preferred.
- Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles is preferred.
- Strong documentation and electronic medical records skills are preferred.
Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care across the United States through a national network. Care is delivered by clinicians and therapists in patients’ homes, including an Advanced Illness Management model for those not yet hospice-eligible. The company differentiates itself with an integrated at-home care platform and strategic acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support families and caregivers throughout the care continuum.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Humana’s June 10, 2026 divestiture values its Gentiva stake near $900 million.
- Gentiva completed ProMedica integration in November 2023, adding 4,000 employees and new markets.
- Demand for home-based end-of-life care keeps referrals flowing from hospitals and physicians.
What critics are saying
- DOJ settled Gentiva hospice fraud claims for $19.428 million on July 17, 2024.
- A December 2024 Maine lawsuit accuses Gentiva of poaching staff and stealing referral data.
- CMS hospice scrutiny and whistleblower history threaten reimbursement, licensing, and buyer appetite by 2027.
What makes Gentiva unique
- Gentiva runs 430-plus locations across 35 states, spanning hospice, palliative, and home health.
- David Causby leads a standalone care platform rebuilt from Humana’s Kindred at Home.
- Its Advanced Illness Management bridges chronic care to hospice, capturing earlier patient relationships.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
Company News
Humana (NYSE:HUM) agreed to sell its minority stake in Gentiva for approximately US$900 million, exiting equity ownership in home health, palliative, and hospice care. The insurer was also selected as a winner in Illinois' Medicaid managed care program, adding a new state contract to its government focused portfolio. For a company centered on Medicare Advantage and other government backed insurance, these moves represent a meaningful repositioning of how Humana (NYSE:HUM) is exposed to care...