Registered Nurse - Hospice Care in Cassopolis, MI

Make a Meaningful Impact. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our dedicated team where every day is an opportunity to provide heartfelt, personalized hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting illnesses. We are committed to ensuring patients and their families receive care with dignity, comfort, and love. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, including a limited after-hours on-call rotation. The role involves caring for patients across various settings in the Kalamazoo County area. We offer a supportive team environment, a comprehensive benefits package, mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle, competitive pay, and an excellent work-life balance. Responsibilities 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. • Provide and document skilled nursing care according to each patient's individualized Plan of Care in their home, assisted living, or other residence. • Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient conditions and modify care plans accordingly. • Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team—including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to create and enhance personalized care plans. • Offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, ensuring education, comfort, and bereavement guidance. • Train caregivers on how to safely and confidently assist their loved ones, providing both practical guidance and emotional support. • Communicate vital updates on patient conditions to the care team, facilitating timely interventions. • Maintain precise and up-to-date clinical documentation while adhering to infection control and compliance standards. • Contribute to the organization’s quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure consistent, compassionate, and efficient care. • Educate patients and families about key topics including medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, and end-of-life processes. Qualifications - What You'll Bring: • Active RN license in the state of employment (or eligible to obtain). • At least 1 year of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related fields. • A genuine, compassionate approach to hospice care. • Ability to provide care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities. • Strong communication and critical thinking skills, particularly in emotionally sensitive situations. • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. • CPR certification is required. Preferred Experience (Not Required): • Hospital RN experience (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac). • Experience as Admissions RN, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing. • Background in caring for terminally ill patients or serious illness support. We Offer: • Competitive compensation. • 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 plus 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 loved ones. This is a safety-sensitive position. Employee must meet minimum qualifications to be eligible for benefits. Where applicable, employee must meet state-specific requirements. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. Location: Heartland Hospice At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, we offer compassionate care in the comfort of our patients’ homes. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. We stand by those who need us—from aiding in recovery from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of home to guiding patients and families through the impacts of serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Our trusted brands include Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, and more. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, we provide rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized, and kindness is celebrated.