staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $63K-85K per year

Gentiva

Forrest City (AR)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Mileage Reimbursement

7 Paid Holidays

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for hospice care in Forrest City, AR. You will lead patient assessments, develop and adjust plans of care, and support families with compassionate end-of-life care in home settings or facilities.

Join a nationwide hospice provider offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. The role emphasizes teaching caregivers, coordinating with physicians, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Current license to practice nursing in the state of employment.
Minimum of one year RN experience in hospice, home health, or related field.
CPR Certification.
Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Be the primary point of contact for patients and families guiding hospice care at home or wherever they are.
Deliver and document skilled nursing care based on the Plan of Care.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to build and refine care plans.
Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones.
Educate caregivers on safe and confident home care methods.
Communicate updates to the care team and ensure timely interventions.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with infection control standards.
Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Empathy & communication

Interdisciplinary care

Regulatory compliance

Critical thinking

Documentation accuracy

Timely patient visits

Team collaboration

Caregiver education

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Forrest City, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Hospice
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

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

Essential Functions

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 satisfactionCompliance with regulatory and policy standards
Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities

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 as experience in individual cases. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registration

Current license to practice nursing in the state of requested employment
CPR Certification
Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with understanding of hospice; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; knowledge of roles of all disciplines providing hospice services; excellent patient assessment skills; knowledge of community resources; good oral and written communication skills; documentation and program management; knowledge of general nursing practice; thorough knowledge of managed care principles, regulatory guidelines (i.e., Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and human resource management principles).

Working Conditions

Patient’s homes and/or institutional setting and automobile. Potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, odors, blood, excreta and hazardous materials.

Personal Traits, Qualities and Aptitudes

Sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues faced by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support others at a time of crisis. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility by performing a variety of tasks, often changing from one to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Communicate effectively with people of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Responsible functioning in the workplace, maturity, cooperation, flexibility, tact in dealing with co-workers and all members of the hospice team.

Equipment/Tools/Work-Aids

Must be able to effectively operate nursing assessment tools, computers, facsimile equipment, copier and cell phone/beeper. Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work.

Location

Gentiva Hospice

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

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)

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

Our Company

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon

Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care

Home health care: Heartland Home Health

Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.

Gentiva Job ID #2026-14409. Posted job title: Hospice Registered Nurse

About Gentiva

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

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