RN Per Diem

Overview

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. 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 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: 2026-137018
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Gentiva

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