Hospice Registered Nurse
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Junior
Indianapolis, IN, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- A minimum of 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.
- A current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families, hospice, the special needs of hospice patients and families, and the roles of disciplines providing hospice services.
- Patient assessment skills and knowledge of community resources, general nursing practice, documentation and program management, managed care principles, and regulatory guidelines including Medicare, Medicaid, and ACHC.
- Ability to operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier, and cell phone or beeper.
- Must have and maintain transportation for work.
- Must be able to perform a variety of tasks and communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families throughout the hospice journey.
- Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized plan of care in the patient’s home, assisted living, or other residence.
- Perform comprehensive initial and ongoing patient assessments and reassessments, including in-person and telephone assessments or screenings, and provide education as appropriate.
- Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care, including patient visit frequency, to meet individual needs and identify risks.
- Collaborate and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians and nurse practitioners, and involve the team when the patient’s care plan warrants participation.
- Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support, education, comfort, and bereavement guidance to patients, families, and loved ones.
- Teach caregivers safe care practices and provide practical training and emotional reassurance.
- Educate patients and caregivers about disease processes, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition, and dietary needs.
- Communicate changes in patient condition or signs and symptoms of decline to the appropriate provider to ensure timely interventions.
- Support continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative care, and hospice referrals and transitions in 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 communicate important patient updates to the care team.
- Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, providing clinically competent and responsive on-call services.
- Follow infection control, compliance, regulatory, and policy standards.
- Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent and efficient.
- Help patients and families understand medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes and expectations.
- Maintain timely patient visits and accurate, complete clinical documentation.
- Use transportation and nursing tools and equipment as needed to provide care in patients’ homes or institutional settings.
Desired Qualifications
- Hospice or palliative care experience.
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