Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager in Picayune, MS

Lead with Heart. Be the Difference. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our compassionate team where every day presents an opportunity to deliver meaningful hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. Together, we provide patients and their families with comfort, dignity, and love. $5,000 Sign On Bonus! Your Role as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: • Serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, providing guidance throughout their hospice journey. • Deliver and document skilled nursing care tailored to each patient's individualized Plan of Care, in their homes, assisted living facilities, or any location they call home. • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient conditions and adjust care as necessary. • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains to develop personalized care plans. • Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, providing education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. • Educate caregivers on providing safe and confident care for their loved ones with practical training and emotional reassurance. • Communicate critical updates regarding patient conditions to the care team, ensuring timely interventions. • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and compliance standards. • Support the organization's initiatives to improve quality of care and scheduling, ensuring compassionate and efficient services. • Help patients and families navigate essential topics including: - Medication administration - Hospice philosophy and available services - Symptom and pain management - End-of-life processes and expectations About You: What You'll Bring: • Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligibility to obtain). • At least 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related fields. • A genuine compassion for hospice care: empathetic, patient-centered, and dedicated. • Comfortable providing care in various settings, including private homes and care facilities. • Strong communication and critical thinking skills, especially in emotionally charged situations. • Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. • CPR certification required. Preferred Experience (Not Required): • Experience as a Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac). • Experience as an Admissions RN, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing. • Experience working with terminally ill patients or supporting serious illness. We Offer: • Competitive Pay • 401(k) with Company Match • Opportunities for Career Advancement • National & Local Recognition Programs • Teammate Assistance Fund Additional Benefits for Full-Time Associates: • 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 Make a Difference? Apply now to join our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their families. Legal Information: • This role is safety-sensitive. • Employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits. • Employee must comply with state-specific requirements where applicable. • We are proud to be an EEO employer. • We maintain a drug-free workplace. Your Future with Gentiva: At Gentiva, we take pride in offering compassionate care wherever our patients call home. As a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, we operate nearly 600 locations and have thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Our mission is to support those in need—from facilitating recovery in their homes to guiding families through the emotional, physical, and spiritual challenges of serious illnesses. With our headquarters located in Atlanta, Georgia, and service providers delivering care across the United States, we are committed to providing rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where achievements are celebrated, and kindness is at the core of our values.