Hospice Registered Nurse

Gentiva; Kincardine; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in hospice care as a Hospice RN/RN Case Manager, where you will provide compassionate care to patients and support their families. This role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare teams, and opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on making a difference when life matters most.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) with company matching contributions

Free Continuing Education Units

Tuition Program

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

Referral bonus program

Mileage reimbursement

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic to patients and families.
• Comfortable providing care in various settings.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients.
• Act as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in care planning.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Flexibility

Communication

Education

RN license

1+ years of nursing experience

Job description

Our Company

SouthernCare, part of the Gentiva family of hospice, home health, palliative, and community care providers, focuses on clinical excellence with compassion and dignity. Our company culture centers around humility, servant leadership, empathy, and innovation while we serve as a leader in the home care industry. Our people and our patient care allow us to make a difference when life matters most. We are passionate about what we do because our care matters.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care, and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.

As a Hospice RN/RN Case Manager, you will:

1. Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior and maintain primary control and professional management of each patient.
2. Act as the primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
3. Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family with a reasonable caseload while fostering trusting and compassionate relationships.
4. Empower patient’s caregivers by educating them on care for their loved one.
5. Manage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN or LVN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), and support staff to provide comfort, peace, and dignity.
6. Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.
7. Maintain all assigned patient clinical records.
8. Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs.

About You

Hospice Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager Requirements:

1. Hospice heart: compassionate, kind, and empathetic to your patients and their families.
2. Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
3. Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
4. RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain).
5. 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
6. Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, or travel nursing.
7. Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
8. Current CPR certification.

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option, and Victorian Home Care.

We Offer

As a Full Time Hospice RN / RN Case Manager, you will be eligible for:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
3. Wellness Program and Resources including:
   • A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
   • Telemedicine Program
   • Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
   • A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
4. Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
5. Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
6. 401(k) with company matching contributions
7. Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
8. One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
9. Free Continuing Education Units
10. Tuition Program that includes:
    • Access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners
    • Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN
    • Online classes with flexible start dates
    • Tuition reimbursement
11. Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
12. Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
13. Local and national award programs
14. Referral bonus program
15. Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
16. Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state-specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location

SouthernCare