Full-Time Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) in Phippsburg, ME

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our dedicated team, where each day presents a chance to provide personalized, meaningful hospice and palliative care for patients navigating life-limiting illnesses. We are committed to supporting both patients and families with dignity, comfort, and love. Your Role as a Hospice RN/RN Case Manager: • Act as the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through each step of their hospice journey. • Deliver skilled, hands-on nursing care tailored to each patient's individualized Plan of Care in their preferred environment—be it home, assisted living, or elsewhere. • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient health, adjusting care plans as necessary. • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others to create and enhance personalized care plans. • Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their families, offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. • Teach caregivers practical skills to confidently and safely care for their loved ones. • Communicate crucial updates regarding patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. • Maintain precise and current clinical documentation while adhering to infection control and compliance standards. • Support organizational quality improvement and scheduling efforts to ensure care remains consistent, compassionate, and efficient. • Assist patients and families in understanding and navigating important topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes. About You: • Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain one). • 1+ year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or similar nursing fields. • A genuine passion for hospice care: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered. • Comfortable providing care in diverse environments, including private homes and facilities. • Strong communication and critical thinking skills, especially in emotionally sensitive situations. • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. • CPR certification is required. Preferred Experience (Not Required): • RN experience in hospital settings (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac). • Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, or travel nursing experience. • Experience caring for terminally ill patients or providing serious illness support. We Offer: • 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) Ready to Join a Caring Team? Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their families. Location: Gentiva Hospice At Gentiva, we are privileged to offer compassionate care in the comfort of where our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, providing services across nearly 600 locations in 38 states. Our mission extends to supporting those recovering from illness and guiding patients and families through the challenges of serious and terminal diagnoses. Join us and be a part of a recognized, collaborative environment where kindness is celebrated.