Registered Nurse

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a lasting impact? Join our company, where we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care to those facing life-limiting illness.

We provide hospice care and palliative care that 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

Serving Patients in Anne Arundel County

We Offer

Why Join Us?

We are a national leader in home-based healthcare with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our care teams are dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care , supporting patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.

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)

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range – $35.54/hour to $41.79/hour

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: 2025-125179
Category: Registered Nurse
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Heartland Hospice