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EmployerGentiva
Location Hattiesburg, MS USA
PostedJuly 21, 2025

Job Details

Registered Nurse
**Overview**

**Join us to make a difference when life matters most**

Are you a compassionate and experienced **Registered Nurse (RN)** looking to make a lasting impact? Join our company, where we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care to those facing life-limiting illness.

We provide **hospice care and** **palliative care** that 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**

**Why Join Us?**

We are a national leader in home-based healthcare with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our care teams are dedicated to providing **exceptional end-of-life care** , supporting patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.

**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: 2025-125573
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva Hospice

Job #NLX279264081