Hospice Registered Nurse

About the job

Gentiva is hiring a full-time hospice registered nurse (RN), also called an RN case manager, in Liberty Lake. The nurse is the main contact for hospice patients and their families and provides skilled nursing care wherever the patient lives, including private homes and assisted living.

Gentiva provides hospice and palliative care to patients with life-limiting illness and their families.

What you'll do

• Assess patients at the start of care and on an ongoing basis, in person or by phone, and adjust care as their condition changes
• Provide and document skilled nursing care and symptom and pain management that follow each patient's plan of care and goals
• Build and update individualized care plans, including how often to visit, with physicians, nurse practitioners, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains and the rest of the team
• Teach patients and caregivers about the disease, medications, nutrition, self-care, hospice services and what to expect at the end of life
• Give emotional, physical and spiritual support to patients and families, including bereavement guidance
• Report changes or signs of decline to the right provider promptly
• Keep timely, accurate clinical records and follow infection control and compliance standards
• Help with referrals to home health, palliative care and hospice and with moves between levels of care
• Take part in on-call duties as needed

What you need

• A registered nurse with a current license in the state where you will work
• At least one year working as an RN, in settings such as hospice, home health, long-term care, oncology or an acute care hospital; school internships and clinical hours may count in some cases
• CPR certification
• A valid driver's license, current auto insurance and your own transportation for work
• Knowledge of hospice care and the needs of terminally ill patients and their families, with strong assessment and communication skills
• Understanding of managed care and regulatory guidelines such as Medicare, Medicaid and ACHC
• Able to use nursing assessment tools, computers, a copier, fax and a cell phone
• Comfortable working in homes, facilities and a car, with possible exposure to infections, blood and hazardous materials

Preferred

• Hospice or palliative care experience

Schedule

• Full-time
• On-call duties as needed

Benefits

• A 401(k) with a company match
• Career advancement and recognition programs and a teammate assistance fund
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement or a fleet vehicle program
• Paid time off and 7 paid holidays
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management and joint and spine care
• Education support and tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) and free continuing education units
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary pet, critical illness, accident and long-term care coverage