Hospice Registered Nurse

Hospice Registered Nurse at Gentiva in Clinton, Arkansas, United States 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) To view full details and how to apply, or