Heartland Hospice

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Make a Difference in End-of-Life Care! Join us at Heartland Hospice, where our mission is to provide personalized, meaningful care to those confronting life-limiting illnesses. We offer support to patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love. This full-time position offers weekdays from 8am to 5pm, with minimal weekend or holiday commitments. Enjoy a collaborative team environment, excellent work-life balance, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including mileage reimbursement or a fleet vehicle. Your Role as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through their hospice journey. • Provide skilled, hands-on nursing care tailored to each patient's unique Plan of Care in their home or assisted living facility. • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust patient care as necessary. • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains, to develop and improve personalized care plans. • Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, providing education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. • Teach caregivers how to provide safe, confident care to their loved ones, offering both practical skills and emotional support. • Communicate important updates regarding patient conditions to the care team for timely interventions. • Ensure accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and adherence to infection control and compliance standards. • Support quality improvement and scheduling efforts to maintain consistent, compassionate, and efficient care. • Assist patients and families in understanding medication administration, hospice services, symptom management, and end-of-life processes. Qualifications - What You'll Bring: • Active RN license in your state of employment (or eligible to obtain). • 1+ years of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields. • A genuine passion for hospice care: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-focused. • Ability to provide care in various settings, including private homes and assisted living facilities. • Strong communication and critical thinking abilities in sensitive situations. • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. • CPR certification is required. Preferred Experience (Not Required): • RN experience in hospitals (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, etc.) or in hospice settings. • Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, or travel nursing experience. • Experience supporting terminally ill patients or serious illness care. What We Offer: • Competitive Pay • 401(k) with Company Match • Opportunities for Career Advancement • 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 • Optional Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Ready to Join a Caring Team? Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help us make every moment meaningful for our patients and their loved ones. Location: Heartland Hospice 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 and maintain a drug-free workplace.