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Gentiva

In-home hospice, palliative, and health services

Home Health Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active registered nurse license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one.
  • At least one year of high-acuity nursing experience.
  • Comfort providing care in a variety of home and community settings.
  • A valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
  • Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary nurse for assigned patients, manage individualized plans of care, and help patients maintain safety and independence at home.
  • Provide and document skilled nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education.
  • Complete comprehensive assessments and ongoing reassessments to monitor patient progress and adjust care plans.
  • Act as the main liaison between the physician, patient and family, and the home health team.
  • Coordinate care with physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other team members.
  • Educate patients and families on health management, safety precautions, and self-care techniques.
  • Communicate important updates about patient condition and needs to the care team and physicians to ensure timely, appropriate interventions.
  • Support the organization’s quality initiatives and maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience in home health, hospice, intensive care, geriatrics, medical-surgical nursing, emergency room, post-anesthesia care, telemetry, cardiac care, or a related clinical setting.
  • Experience as an admissions registered nurse, wound care experience, float pool experience, or travel nursing experience.

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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