Hospice Care Registered Nurse in Dryden, VA

Lead with Heart. Make a Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care.

Join our dedicated team where each day is a chance to provide personalized and compassionate hospice and palliative care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. We prioritize dignity, comfort, and love for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager:
• Serve as the primary contact for patients and families, guiding them through their hospice experience.
• Deliver skilled, hands-on nursing care, tailored to each patient's Plan of Care, in their home, assisted living, or other preferred settings.
• Carry out initial and ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust care based on patient needs.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team, including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others, to create and refine personalized care plans.
• Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to both patients and their loved ones, offering education, comfort, and guidance during bereavement.
• Teach caregivers safe and confident care techniques, providing practical training and emotional support.
• Communicate significant updates regarding patient conditions to the care team, ensuring appropriate and timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical documentation, adhering to infection control and compliance standards.
• Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure that care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
• Assist patients and families in understanding and navigating critical topics such as:
• Medication administration
• Hospice philosophy and services
• Symptom and pain management
• End-of-life processes and expectations

What You Bring to the Role:
• 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 commitment to hospice care: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered.
• Ability to provide care in diverse environments, including private homes and facilities.
• Strong communication and critical thinking abilities in emotionally sensitive situations.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification required.

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
• Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)
• Experience in Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, or travel nursing
• Exposure to terminally ill patients or support for serious illnesses

What 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, and 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 Make a Meaningful Impact?

Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help ensure every moment counts for our patients and their families.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employees must meet minimum requirements to qualify for benefits. Where applicable, employees must meet state-specific requirements. We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.

Location: Gentiva Hospice

At Gentiva, we take pride in offering compassionate care where our patients feel at home. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, and home health care, we serve patients with a focus on comfort and dignity throughout their end-of-life journey.