Home Health Care Registered Nurse - Full Time & Flexible

Company: Gentiva
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: March 5, 2025

Job Description:

Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Hospice
Discipline: RN
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

Our Company:

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Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
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Overview:
Join us to make a difference when life matters most
We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That's why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love.---
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As a Hospice RN/ RN Case Manager, you will:
Report directly to the -Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior -and will -maintain primary control and professional management of each patient.
Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.
Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family with a reasonable case load while providing a trusting and compassionate relationship with your patients and their families.
Empower patient's caregivers by educating them on care for their loved one
Manage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN or LVN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and support staff to provide comfort, peace, and dignity
Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.
Maintain all assigned patient clinical records.
Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs.

About You:
Hospice Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager Requirements:
- Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.
- Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls "home".
- Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.
- RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain).
-1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.
- Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry or travel nursing.
- Current driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Current CPR certification

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Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva's corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.
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Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care.
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We Offer:
As a Full Time Hospice RN / RN Case Manager, you will be eligible for:
Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
Wellness Program and Resources including:
A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs
Telemedicine Program
Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health
A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics
- Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays
- Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)
-401(k) with company matching contributions
- Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels
- One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor
- Free Continuing Education Units
- Tuition Program that includes:
- Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners
- Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN
- Online classes with flexible start dates
- Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance
Local and national award programs
Referral bonus program
Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program
Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need
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.
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Salary Range - $77-91k/year
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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

Location:
Heartland Hospice Gentiva Job ID #2025-118057. Posted job title: Hospice Registered Nurse
About Gentiva
Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side of those who need us - from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Gentiva's corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.
Benefits
- Continuing Education
- Medical benefits
-401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Discount program
- Pet insurance
- Holiday Pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Employee assistance programs
- Life insurance

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