Registered Nurse

Gentivahs; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care where it matters most. As a Hospice RN, you'll play a crucial role in delivering personalized care to patients and their families, ensuring dignity and comfort in their most challenging times. With a supportive team and comprehensive training, you will empower caregivers and manage patient care with empathy and professionalism. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in people's lives while enjoying competitive pay and career growth opportunities. If you're passionate about making an impact in the healthcare field, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Free Continuing Education Units

Mileage reimbursement

Financial assistance program

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice or home health preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients.
• Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family, and hospice team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Nursing experience

Education

RN license

CPR certification

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:

• Reportdirectly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and will maintain primary control and professional management of each patient.

• Act as primary liaison between 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 case load while providing a trusting and compassionate relationship with your patients and their families.

• Empower patient’s caregivers by educating them on care for their loved one

• Manage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group consisting of 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 preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.

• Maintain all assigned patient clinical records.

• Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs.

About You

Hospice Registered Nurse Requirements:

• Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.

• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.

• Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.

• RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain).

• 1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.

• Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry or travel nursing.

• Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.

• 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 place is by the side of those who need us, 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. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering 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 Hospice RN, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive Pay

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels

• One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor

• Free Continuing Education Units

• Local and national award programs

• Mileage reimbursement

• Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

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

ReqID: 2025-122119
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice