Registered Nurse; RN - Hospice

Job Overview

Gentiva is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for Hospice & Palliative Care in Marion, Ohio. The position is ongoing and full‑time staff.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through the hospice journey.
• Deliver skilled nursing care and document care based on individualized plans, whether in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or other settings.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments, monitor patient condition, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains—to develop and refine patient care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones, including education and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers safe and confident self‑care practices, offering practical training.
• Communicate patient condition updates to the care team to ensure timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure consistent, compassionate care.
• Help patients and families navigate medication administration, hospice philosophy, symptom and pain management, and end‑of‑life processes.

Education: Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Experience: Minimum one year as an RN in acute care, oncology, long‑term care, hospice, or home health. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.

Licensing & Certifications:

• Current state nursing license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Specialized Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and hospice care principles.
• Proficiency with nursing assessment tools and documentation systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Understanding of managed care principles, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and compliance standards.

• Clinical excellence and sound judgment.
• Patient‑centered communication and empathy.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Accountability and regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability and critical thinking.
• Timeliness of visits and documentation.
• Accuracy and completeness of clinical records.
• Patient and caregiver satisfaction.
• Participation in team collaboration and identity‑based goal (IDG) activities.

• Competitive Salary: $63,370 – $74,505 per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid time off + 7 paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine and diabetes management.
• Education support and tuition assistance.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC).
• Employee assistance program.

• Safety‑sensitive position. Must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.
• State‑specific requirements apply where applicable.
• We are proud to be an EEO employer.
• We maintain a drug‑free workplace.

Location:

Marion, Ohio.

Ready to join a team that cares? Apply now to become part of our hospice nursing team and help make every moment count for patients and their loved ones.