Home Health Registered Nurse
About the job
- An active registered nurse license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one.
- At least one year of high-acuity nursing experience.
- A compassionate, flexible, and patient-centered approach to care.
- Comfort providing care in a variety of home and community settings.
- Strong organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
- A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Serve as the primary nurse for assigned patients, managing individualized plans of care and helping 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.
- 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, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing.
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