Hospice Registered Nurse

Gentiva; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in McAlester, Oklahoma, seeks a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to deliver compassionate care and support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and providing education and emotional support to families. Ideal candidates should hold an active RN license, have over a year of nursing experience, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay and benefits are offered in a caring team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, or geriatrics.
• Genuine compassion for patients and families.
• Comfortable providing care in diverse settings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for patients and families.
• Deliver and document skilled nursing care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones, with education and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently.
• Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team for timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent and efficient.
• Help patients and families understand hospice topics: medication administration, hospice services, symptom management, end-of-life processes.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Education

Active RN license

CPR certification

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager

• 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 not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.
• Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
• Support the organization’s quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
• Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as:
• Medication administration
• Hospice philosophy and services
• Symptom and pain management
• End‑of‑life processes and expectations

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring

• Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain).
• 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields.
• A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient‑centered.
• Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification required.

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Hospital RN (Med‑Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)
• Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing
• Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support

We Offer

Benefits For All Associates (Full‑Time, Part‑Time & Per Diem)

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full‑Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company‑paid Life & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• 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.

Legal

• 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