Registered Nurse

Gentiva; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospice provider as a Hospice RN/RN Case Manager, where you will provide compassionate care to patients and support their families. This role involves direct patient care, team collaboration, and the opportunity for professional growth within a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company matching

Free continuing education units

Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Possess a current driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients.
• Act as the primary liaison between the physician, patient/family, and hospice team.
• Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in the development of care plans.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathetic

Flexible

Education

RN license

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva 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 patients’ 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 development and execution of the care plan 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:

• Have a hospice heart: compassionate, kind, and empathetic to your patients and their families.
• Be comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.
• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
• Hold an RN license in the state of employment (or be eligible to obtain one).
• Have 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology (strongly preferred).
• Additional preferred experience includes hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry, or travel nursing.
• Possess a current driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Maintain 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, our mission is to support those in need by offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Our corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 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, and vision plans
• Wellness programs and resources, including a dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator, telemedicine, diabetes management via Virta Health, and a joint and spine program with Nimble Orthopedics
• Generous paid time off (increasing with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
• Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (with company contributions)
• 401(k) plan 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 reimbursement programs
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary insurance options including long-term care, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
• Recognition programs, referral bonuses, mileage reimbursement, and financial assistance programs

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employees must meet minimum requirements for benefits eligibility
• State-specific requirements apply where relevant
• We are an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace