Full-Time
Hospice LPN
Gentiva
5,001-10,000 employees
In-home hospice, palliative, and health services
No salary listed
Jackson, MI, USA
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Bachelor's
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- Graduate from an accredited Practical Nursing program.
- Hold a current LPN/LVN license in the state of employment.
- Have a minimum of two years of LPN experience in hospice, oncology, long-term care, or home health.
- Hold CPR certification.
- Have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
- Understand hospice care principles and the unique needs of terminally ill patients and their families.
- Demonstrate patient assessment and clinical skills.
- Have communication and documentation abilities.
- Be familiar with regulatory guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, CMS, and JCAHO standards.
- Be able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Provide direct nursing care services to hospice patients, supporting patients and their families.
- Assist the interdisciplinary team in assessing patient and family needs and contribute to individualized care plans.
- Report changes in patient conditions promptly to the Registered Nurse and care team.
- Deliver care aligned with each patient's plan of care.
- Support families during difficult times.
- Provide skilled bedside nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following established nursing protocols and the Nurse Practice Act.
- Monitor patients and document changes in condition, reporting as necessary.
- Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care.
- Participate in infection control practices and standard precautions.
- Support bereavement activities and closure contacts with families as assigned.
- Participate in on-call duties and respond to patient needs during scheduled visits or emergencies.
- Assist with death pronouncements when permitted by state law and under Registered Nurse supervision.
- Collaborate with hospice aides and other team members to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Three to five years of LPN experience is 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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Health Insurance
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Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
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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...