Compassionate Hospice Nurse & Case Manager

Gentiva; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

401(k) with Company Match

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice in the United States seeks a dedicated RN Case Manager to lead comprehensive in-home care for patients at life-limiting illness, coordinating with families and the care team to deliver comfort and dignity. The role requires an active RN license, at least one year of RN experience, and hospice or palliative care exposure.

You will assess, educate, and support patients and loved ones, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards across care settings.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.
• 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.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering practical training and emotional reassurance.
• Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
• Help patients and families understand hospice topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes.

Job description

Gentiva Hospice in the United States seeks a dedicated RN Case Manager to lead comprehensive in-home care for patients at life-limiting illness, coordinating with families and the care team to deliver comfort and dignity. The role requires an active RN license, at least one year of RN experience, and hospice or palliative care exposure.

You will assess, educate, and support patients and loved ones, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards across care settings.