Overview

Expand Access. Travel with Purpose. Deliver Compassionate Hospice Care.

Would you enjoy making a difference across multiple communities while stepping in where care is needed most?

We’re looking for aHospice RN – Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct care to patients and support to families, while also serving as a floating clinician—temporarily assigned to different hospice branches based on census needs or staffing gaps. If you’re energized by new settings, adaptable to change, and passionate about purpose-driven care, this role could be a perfect fit.

As a Hospice RN – Regional Support, You Will:

  • Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients

  • Manage and implement individualized plans of care

  • Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.)

  • Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs

  • Accurately document all care provided and ensure compliance with hospice protocols

  • Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety

  • Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed

  • Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team

  • Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance

  • Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs

Schedule & Travel:

This role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may include:

  • Option 1: Overnight travel required to cities within a 100-mile radius.

  • Option 2: Frequent overnight travel to multiple states is required.

  • Option 3: Regional travel with overnight stays based on assignment needs.

A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.

Will mainly be supporting our hospice services in the Paris, Clarksville, Columbia, Dickson areas but may need to support offices further west as needed.

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

  • Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment

  • Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology or other high acuity setting)

  • Current CPR certification

  • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience (Not required):

  • Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience

  • Skilled in clinical assessments and compassionate communication

  • Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

  • Comfortable working in varied environments with shifting needs

  • Proficient in documentation and electronic health records

  • Calm and supportive in crisis situations; skilled at family engagement

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

  • 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 today and bring your RN expertise to a role that supports communities far and wide.

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: 2026-136768
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: Gentiva Hospice

Share this job

Share to FB Share to LinkedIn Share to Twitter

Related Jobs

Jennie Stuart Health

Emergency Department Nurse Manager - Full Time

Job Summary The Emergency Department Nurse Manager has 24 hour accountability for the daily operations in the nursing unit, serving as a role model and leader. The Emergency Department Nurse Manager oversees and coordinates the emergency care provided by the department and assists the Emergency Department Director with staff development, oversees competencies, assists with quality and risk programs and promotes Jennie Stuart Health goals, philosophies, policies and procedures. Functional Demands FLSA: Exempt Department: Emergency Department Reports to: Director of the Emergency Department Occasional sitting, standing, walking, lifting +/-35lbs, raising and lowering objects +/- 35lbs from one level to another, pushing/pulling, and bending/stooping. Organizational Expectations Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization. Promotes culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention. Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience. Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice. Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities. Maintains compliance with organization’s policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards. Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information. Maintains compliance with the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) rules and regulations. Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization. Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies. Essential Functions Clinical Practice Directs and coordinates emergency care provided within the department. Directs department functions. Assists Director with coordination and completion of employee orientation process. Maintains equipment. Implements and maintains infection control measures. Monitors employee productivity. Oversees working scheduling. Assists with quality improvement efforts. Complies with hospital, State, Federal and JCAHO regulations. Sets role model for others. Promotes team effort throughout department. Follow through effectively. Understands priorities and reacts in a timely manner. Procures and distributes medication from secure locations per work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols. Maintains credential appropriate for the Emergency Department (ACLS, BLS & PALS). Administrative Communicates effectively with peers, staff, leadership and providers. Works well in helping define work goals. Presents as mentor. Shows effective counseling skills ∙ Seeks assistant when needed to make decisions Communicates responsibility for actions. Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, fellow workers, medical staff and visitors. Demonstrates behavior standards established in Community Cares Works as part of a team: Performs duties willingly and with initiative Shares information Treats other with consideration, courtesy and respect Remains calm; works effectively in stressful situations Demonstrates judgment and tact Communication Adheres to Jennie Stuart Health ethics and compliance standards. Develops goals for self ∙ Understands healthcare complications Monitors customer service and employees responsiveness Monitors department safety Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and informal educational activities and shares knowledge with others. Demonstrate ability to work independently within scope. Assures standards set forth by state, TJC and other agencies are met. Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in performance improvement. Must promote good public relations for the department and Jennie Stuart Health while maintaining patient/customer confidentiality. Participates in self-evaluation and develops a professional plan for development based on unit goals/strategic plans. Attends staff meetings, providing input and evaluation into unit strategic plans, operations and performances improvement. Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and informal educational activities and shares knowledge with others. Participates in self-evaluation and develops a professional plan for development based on unit goals/strategic plans. Demonstrate ability to work independently within scope. Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in performance improvement. Shall comply with applicable policies, procedures, law and regulations Assist others in learning about applicable policies, procedures, laws and regulations and how to honor their intent. Shall encourage staff to Speak Up for Safety by reporting matters of concern to the appropriate party. Identifies ways to improve Jennie Stuart Health’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Find ways to help others feel comfortable reporting matters of concern to the appropriate party. Shall not exercise or be complacent to acts of retaliation as a result of staff reporting safety concerns. Accountable for all quality metrics including but not limited to reduction of SSE, HAI’s and Hand Hygiene compliance. Accountability/Leadership Assist with staff selection and development Consistently strives to increase productivity Contributes to assisting with decreasing overtime Monitors Trends Assists in finding cost reductions within the department Provides in-services to staff as needed Non-Essential Functions/ Marginal Duties All other duties as assigned (Must complete approved competencies for additional skills)
Jennie Stuart Health

Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Full Time

To provide care to patients that present to the Emergency Department. Provide care to patients within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Completes nursing HX and assessment accurately with in expected time frames. • Determines and delivers age appropriate care. • Delegates duties based on complexity of patient needs. • Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care. • Develops and prioritizes individualized plan of care. • Coordinates and collaborates plan of care with health care team. • Incorporates discharge planning needs in plan of care. • Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible. • Administers medication observing the "5 rights". • Administers medication correctly based on patient's age, and clinical condition. • Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations. • Provides safe environment. • Includes patient, caregivers, and disciplines in care, council and health teaching. • Demonstrates correct use and troubleshooting of equipment. • Evaluates the efficacy of plan of care. • Modifies based on patient's current condition. • Ability to supervise staff members who provide direct patient care. • Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care. • Responsible and accountable for all actions. • Accurately completes Triage assessment of patient and assigns appropriate acuity category. • Completes all documents accurately in the Electronic Medical Record. • Other duties as assigned.
Jennie Stuart Health

Critical Care Unit Registered Nurse - Full Time

To ensure the delivery of competent, high quality clinical care in a caring compassionate environment. • Completes nursing HX and assessment accurately within expected time frames. • Determines and delivers age appropriate care. • Delegates duties based on complexity of patient needs. • Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care. • Develops and prioritizes individualized plan of care. • Coordinates and collaborates plan of care with health care team. • Incorporates discharge planning needs in plan of care. • Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible. • Administers medication observing the "5 rights" • Administers medication correctly based on patient's age, and clinical condition. • Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations. • Provides safe environment. • Includes patient, caregivers, and disciplines in care, council and health teaching. • Demonstrates correct use and troubleshooting of equipment. • Evaluates the efficacy of plan of care. • Modifies based on patient's current condition. • Ability to supervise staff member who provide direct patient care. • Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care. • Responsible and accountable for all actions. • Practices within the scope of license. • Able to charge PP floor.
Jennie Stuart Health

Emergency Room Registered Nurse - Full Time

To provide care to patients that present to the Emergency Department. Provide care to patients within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse as defined by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Completes nursing HX and assessment accurately with in expected time frames. • Determines and delivers age appropriate care. • Delegates duties based on complexity of patient needs. • Utilization of critical thinking skills in prioritization of care. • Develops and prioritizes individualized plan of care. • Coordinates and collaborates plan of care with health care team. • Incorporates discharge planning needs in plan of care. • Documents interventions that are accurate, pertinent, timely, and legible. • Administers medication observing the "5 rights". • Administers medication correctly based on patient's age, and clinical condition. • Performs skills and tasks required by unit expectations. • Provides safe environment. • Includes patient, caregivers, and disciplines in care, council and health teaching. • Demonstrates correct use and troubleshooting of equipment. • Evaluates the efficacy of plan of care. • Modifies based on patient's current condition. • Ability to supervise staff members who provide direct patient care. • Provides health care at the best value without compromising patient care. • Responsible and accountable for all actions. • Accurately completes Triage assessment of patient and assigns appropriate acuity category. • Completes all documents accurately in the Electronic Medical Record. • Other duties as assigned.
Jennie Stuart Health

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse - Full Time

Under general supervision, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with established philosophy. REQUIRED SKILLS • Excellent customer service skills. • Self-directing, able to work with little direct supervision. • Empathy for the needs of patients. • Effective oral and written communication skills. • Ability to communicate through spoken and written English. • Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image. • Works well as a team member. • Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information. WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FOLLOWING STUDER PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES: • HCAPS Patient Perception • Hourly Rounding with intention • Bedside Shift Report • AIDET • Daily Huddles