Registered Nurse

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is hiring a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager in Visalia, CA. In this role, you will provide compassionate care to patients in their homes, guiding families through each step of the hospice journey. You will have responsibilities including delivering hands-on nursing care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) matching, health insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related fields.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for patients and families.
• Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to refine personalized care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and families.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work in emotionally sensitive situations

Education

Active RN license

Current 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 fields

• A hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient‑centered

• Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”

• Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

• Current CPR certification

Preferred Experience (Not Required)

• Hospital RN (Med‑Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)

• Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, or travel nursing

• Experience supporting terminally ill patients or serious illness care

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

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range – $45.00/hour - $50.00/hour

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