Compassionate Hospice Nurse & Case Manager

Gentiva Hospice; Monterey (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as an RN Case Manager, delivering skilled nursing care and coordinating individualized plans of care for patients in home settings. You will collaborate with physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains to ensure compassionate, comprehensive end‑of‑life care.

Responsibilities include assessments, education for patients and families, documentation, on‑call support, and active involvement in quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment.
• CPR Certification
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
• Hospice or palliative care experience preferred
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long‑term care, hospice or home health

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in‑person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self‑care techniques, end‑of‑life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
• Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient’s care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
• Participate in on‑call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on‑call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Patient-centered communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Accountability and regulatory

Adaptability and critical thinking

Timeliness of visits

Clinical documentation

Patient and caregiver satisfaction

Regulatory compliance

IDG participation

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as an RN Case Manager, delivering skilled nursing care and coordinating individualized plans of care for patients in home settings. You will collaborate with physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains to ensure compassionate, comprehensive end‑of‑life care.

Responsibilities include assessments, education for patients and families, documentation, on‑call support, and active involvement in quality improvement.