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Gentiva • Huntsville, AL 35808 • Posted 30+ days ago
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Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team, providing direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to their families. The role involves acting as the primary liaison between the patient, family, and hospice team, managing a reasonable case load, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary group to ensure comfort, peace, and dignity for patients. The position offers ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees.
Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Required
- 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.
- Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certification
Preferred
- Additional experience in 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.
About Gentiva
Gentiva is a reputable healthcare company based in Atlanta, GA, offering in-home, palliative, and hospice care services. They provide personal care assistance, palliative care for serious illnesses, and compassionate end-of-life care and support. Gentiva also supports healthcare providers with resources and expertise, offering a holistic approach to care.
Full 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: 2024-107333
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only
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: 2024-107333
Category: Clinical
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service: Hospice Only
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