Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Registered Nurse

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.

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.

• 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 caseload while fostering a trusting and compassionate relationship.
• 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.

• 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: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER, 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, we offer assistance with daily living and help 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 Southern Care, Southern Care Hospice Services, Southern Care New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care;
Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option, and Victorian Home Care.

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Career growth opportunities 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

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:
Category:
Clinical Position
Type:
Flex/Per Diem
Company:
Gentiva Hospice
Type of Service:
Hospice Only