Registered Nurse; RN - Hospice

Overview

Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) hospice and palliative care provider to support patients and families in the community across Ontario, Ohio.

• Serve as primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through their hospice journey.
• Deliver and document skilled, hands‑on nursing care based on individualized plans of care in patients' homes or assisted living settings.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains—to refine care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and loved ones, including education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
• Teach caregivers how to safely provide care, offering practical training and reassurance.
• Communicate important updates on patient condition 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 maintain consistent, compassionate, efficient care.
• Assist patients and families in understanding medication administration, hospice philosophy, symptom and pain management, and end‑of‑life processes.

• Clinical excellence and sound judgment
• Patient‑centered communication and empathy
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Accountability and regulatory compliance
• Adaptability and critical thinking
• Timeliness of patient visits and documentation
• Accuracy and completeness of clinical records
• Patient and caregiver satisfaction
• Compliance with regulatory and policy standards
• Participation in team collaboration and IDG activities

• Education: Registered Nurse license required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year as an RN in acute care, oncology, long‑term care, hospice, or home health. Hospice or palliative care experience preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications and Registration: Current nursing license in state of employment; CPR certification; valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of terminally ill patients and hospice services; understanding of hospice roles; excellent patient assessment skills; knowledge of community resources; strong oral and written communication; documentation and program management; knowledge of general nursing practice; understanding of managed care principles and regulatory guidelines.

Patient homes and/or institutional settings; automobile use; potential exposure to infections, communicable diseases, hazardous materials.

• Sensitivity to life‑and‑death issues and empathy toward patients and families.
• Tact and professionalism in handling crisis situations.
• Flexibility to perform varied tasks efficiently and with composure.
• Effective communication with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Team cooperation, maturity, and flexibility.

Proficiency with nursing assessment tools, computers, fax, copier, and mobile devices; reliable transportation required.

• Competitive pay ranging from $74,505 to $85,645 per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
• Milage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
• Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint and spine concierge care).
• Education support and tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN).
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC).
• Career advancement opportunities.
• National and local recognition programs.
• Teammate assistance fund.

Ontario, Ohio (Southern Care, part of Gentiva).

This is a safety‑sensitive position. Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits and state‑specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer. We maintain a drug‑free workplace.