Registered Nurse On Call
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Junior
North Charleston, SC, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- A current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one.
- At least one year of nursing experience.
- A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
Responsibilities
- 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 promptly to urgent calls, patient visits, and symptom-management needs.
- Evaluate patient and family needs to guide clinical decisions and implement the plan of care.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary group, including licensed practical nurses or 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 coordination with the daytime care team.
- Provide and document care in accordance with the Plan of Care.
- Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Help develop and implement the Hospice Plan of Care as prescribed by the physician and in conjunction with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group.
- Educate patients, families, or other caregivers about needs identified in the Plan of Care, including medication administration, dressing changes, oxygen administration, hospice philosophy, and care of terminally ill patients.
- Work with the Interdisciplinary Group to provide physical, psychosocial, educational, emotional, spiritual, and bereavement services to patients and families.
- Maintain primary control and professional management of each patient and act as the primary liaison among the physician, patient or family, and hospice team; stay informed of clinical issues, staffing, and scheduling concerns.
- Report changes in patient condition to the attending physician and hospice physician.
- Maintain close contact with patients’ families or significant others to provide information, support, and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and updated medical records, including interdisciplinary notes, Plans of Care, initial and ongoing assessments, and other information pertinent to patient care.
- Maintain continuous access to the TeleMed mobile application on a cellular device or tablet during scheduled shifts for prompt response, communication, and task completion.
- Review and follow up on assigned patient clinical records to ensure quality services, adherence to standards of practice, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Practice infection control measures and standard precautions.
- Make routine supervisory visits of and with all other team members at least monthly.
- Monitor staff scheduling.
- Maintain knowledge of pain and symptom management in the dying process.
- Participate in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Program.
- Perform routine visits during normal business hours when requested.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Complete required annual company training.
- Perform other assigned activities.
Desired Qualifications
- At least one year of experience in hospice, home health, oncology, or palliative care.
- Familiarity with symptom management, triage, and after-hours home-based care.
- Prior experience in on-call or overnight nursing roles.
- Strong documentation and electronic medical record skills.
About the company
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 agreed in June 2026 to sell its remaining Gentiva stake for $900 million.
- Gentiva signed the Addus Personal Care divestiture, sharpening focus on hospice and home health.
- CMS included Gentiva facilities in FY2026 hospice compliance lists, sustaining Medicare visibility.
What critics are saying
- The 2024 DOJ settlement imposed $19.4 million over ineligible hospice claims and kickbacks.
- Another False Claims Act case triggers payer exclusions and cripples growth.
- Hospice reimbursement scrutiny and survey risk threaten margins if CMS tightens enforcement in 2027.
What makes Gentiva unique
- Gentiva runs 317 hospice locations across 35 states, with Texas and North Carolina anchors.
- Its hospice, palliative, and home health mix spans end-of-life through recovery care.
- The 2023 ProMedica integration added 4,000 employees and expanded the Heartland footprint.
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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