Registered Nurse; RN - Hospice

Staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - $79K-108K per year at Gentiva summary:
A Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) provides compassionate, personalized end-of-life care to patients in home or facility settings, managing symptoms and supporting families throughout the hospice journey. The RN performs assessments, implements individualized care plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and offers emotional, physical, and spiritual support. This role requires a valid RN license, hospice or related nursing experience, strong communication skills, and commitment to quality patient care.
Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
Hospice

• Discipline: RN

• Duration:
Ongoing

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Employment Type:

Staff
Overview:
Deliver Comfort. Guide Families. 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 Associates (Full-Time, Part-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.
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