Registered Nurse

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; 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

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Missouri is seeking a compassionate Hospice RN / RN Case Manager to deliver personalized care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. You will be the primary contact for patients and families, ensuring a supportive journey through their hospice experience. Ideal candidates will have a valid RN license, 1+ year of relevant experience, and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay and robust benefits are offered, including medical and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields.
• Comfortable providing care in diverse settings.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking in sensitive settings.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for patients and families.
• Deliver hands-on nursing care based on individualized plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to refine care plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to refine care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones.
• Educate caregivers and offer practical training and reassurance.
• Communicate updates to the care team for timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure infection control and compliance.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure compassionate care.
• Explain hospice topics such as medications, services, symptoms, and end-of-life processes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Strong communication

CPR certification

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 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