Overview
Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care.
Join our company, where every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illness. We support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.
This is a less than full-time flex position assisting with visits during the weekday hours. We offer a flexible schedule so please tell us your availability and we will see if it works!
We offer a supportive team, competitive hourly rate, mileage reimbursement and 401 (k) with match.
What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:
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Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.
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Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care—in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.
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Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
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Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans.
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Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
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Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.
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Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
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Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
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Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as:
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Medication administration
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Hospice philosophy and services
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Symptom and pain management
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End-of-life processes and expectations
About You
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
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Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain).
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1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields.
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A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered.
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Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities.
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Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations.
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Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
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CPR certification required.
Preferred Experience (Not Required)
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Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)
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Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing
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Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support
We Offer
Benefits For All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem)
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
Legalese
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-136165
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice