Registered Nurse, RN

Gentiva Hospice; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Wellness Program & Resources

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

FMLA, ADA leaves

Disability (Short/Long-Term)

HSA Contribution

Mileage Reimbursement

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Short-Term Incentive

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our team in New Jersey. This full-time, Monday–Friday dayshift role focuses on coordinating and delivering compassionate, patient-centered hospice care in patients' homes or approved settings.

You will assess, plan, document, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, dignified end-of-life care. The RN must have at least 1 year of RN experience in hospice or related settings, be licensed, and

Qualifications

• RN license required to practice as a Hospice Case Manager.
• Minimum of 1 year RN experience in hospice, home health, or related settings.
• Ability to document and communicate clearly with care teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing reassessments.
• Deliver skilled nursing care per Plan of Care in home or equivalent settings.
• Develop and update plans of care with visit frequency and goals.
• Coordinate care with physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease, self-care, medications, and end-of-life needs.
• Report changes in condition to the care team and adjust interventions.
• Maintain timely clinical records and comply with infection control standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Empathy and patient-centered care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Timeliness of visits

Accurate documentation

Patient/caregiver education

Team communication

IDG participation

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - RN Case Manager - FT - Mon-Fri - Dayshift

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

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

Salary Range: $97,000 - $107,000

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Wellness Program & Resources
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Car Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (eligible roles)
• Short-Term Incentive (eligible roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Essential Functions

Job Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and reassessments including in-person/telephonic RN assessments/screenings and provide education to patients, family members and caregivers as appropriate.
• Deliver skilled nursing interventions and symptom management aligned with goals of care.
• Develop and update individualized plans of care including patient visit frequency to meet individual needs and risk identification.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams including consultation with physicians and nurse partitioners.
• Provide patient and caregiver education regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, medications, nutrition and dietary needs.
• Communicate change in condition, or signs and symptoms of decline to appropriate provider (e.g., NP, PCP, Hospice Physician).
• Support the continuity of care by recognizing and supporting home health, palliative and hospice referrals as appropriate and recognizing and supporting transitions in levels of care.
• Document timely clinical records on all patients including screening/assessment findings, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Maintain effective working relationships with IDG, and involve team when patient's care plan warrants team participation to achieve desired outcome.
• Participate in on-call and patient support activities as applicable, conducting on-call services in a clinically competent and responsive manner.

Core Competencies

• Clinical excellence and sound judgment
• Patient-centered communication and empathy
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accountability and regulatory compliance
• Adaptability and critical thinking
• Timeliness of patient visits and documentation
• Accuracy and completeness of clinical records
• Patient and caregiver satisfaction
• Compliance with regulatory and policy standards
• Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities

About You

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education:

• Registered Nurse

Experience:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience as an RN, either in acute care hospital, oncology, long-term care, hospice or home health. School internships and clinical hours may be considered a