Our Company
Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.
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:
- Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director, or Patient Care Manager Senior and will maintain primary control and professional management of each patient.
- Act as the primary liaison between the physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
- Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family with a reasonable caseload while building trusting and compassionate relationships.
- Empower patient’s caregivers by educating them on care for their loved one.
- Manage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN or LVN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), and support staff to provide comfort, peace, and dignity.
- Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.
- Maintain all assigned patient clinical records.
- Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
About You
Hospice Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager Requirements:
- Hospice heart: compassionate, kind, and empathetic to your patients and their families.
- Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
- Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
- RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain).
- 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
- Additional experience that helps 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.
- Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- 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, we are dedicated to supporting those in need, offering assistance with daily living, and helping patients and their families manage the effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Our corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, and we deliver 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:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Wellness programs and resources including a dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator, Telemedicine, Type 2 Diabetes Management via Virta Health, and a complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
- Generous Paid Time Off (increase with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
- Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA with company contributions)
- 401(k) with company matching
- Career growth opportunities at branch and corporate levels
- One-on-One onboarding with a Nurse Preceptor
- Free Continuing Education Units and Tuition Programs, including access to 280+ programs at 25+ learning partners, online classes, and tuition reimbursement
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary insurance options: long-term care, critical illness, accident, pet insurance
- Local and national award programs
- Referral bonus program
- Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
- Financial assistance programs for teammates in need
Legal and Compliance
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
- Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
- Where applicable, employees must meet state-specific requirements.
- We are proud to be an EEO employer.
- We maintain a drug-free workplace.