Registered Nurse
hace 15 días
Grand Rapids
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) * Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing * Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support We Offer Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-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) 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 ReqID: 2026-136034 Category: Registered Nurse Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice