PRN Registered Nurse

Gentiva; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free CEUs

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illn

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Tennessee seeks a compassionate PRN Registered Nurse. The role involves delivering personalized hospice care, serving as the primary contact for patients and families, and performing nursing assessments. The ideal candidate holds an active RN license and has a heart for hospice care, with prior nursing experience preferred. Join us and make a meaningful impact in end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields.
• Comfortable providing care in diverse settings.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for patients and families.
• Deliver and document skilled nursing care.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to build personalized care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones.
• Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently.
• Communicate updates on patient condition to the care team for timely interventions.
• Maintain clinical documentation and follow infection control standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure consistent care.
• Help patients and families understand medications, hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life processes.

Skills

Compassionate nursing care

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Active RN license

1+ year of RN experience in related fields

Job description

Join to apply for the PRN Registered Nurse role at Gentiva

Overview

Overview

Deliver Comfort. Guide Families. 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 Hospice Associates (Full-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.

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

Keywords: per diem RN, Registered Nurse, hospice RN jobs, case manager nurse, end-of-life care RN, home health RN, compassionate nursing jobs, hospice careers

ReqID: 2025-127878

Category: Registered Nurse

Position Type: Flex/Per Diem

Company: Gentiva Hospice