Registered Nurse; RN - Hospice

Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice for a nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Hospice
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Employment Type:
  
  Staff

Overview:

Expand Access. Travel with Purpose. Deliver Compassionate Hospice Care.

Would you enjoy making a difference across multiple communities while stepping in where care is needed most?

We’re looking for a Hospice RN – Regional Support to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll provide direct care to patients and support to families, while also serving as a floating clinician—temporarily assigned to different hospice branches based on census needs or staffing gaps. If you’re energized by new settings, adaptable to change, and passionate about purpose-driven care, this role could be a perfect fit.

Territory to include:
Crossville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Cleveland, Athens, Morristown, Greeneville, Johnson City and Kingsport

As a Hospice RN – Regional Support, You Will:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate nursing care for hospice patients

• Manage and implement individualized plans of care

• Support and lead interdisciplinary team members (LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, etc.)

• Assess and address patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and environmental needs

• Accurately document all care provided and ensure compliance with hospice protocols

• Educate families and caregivers on care instructions, medications, and safety

• Participate in the on-call rotation and provide after-hours care as needed

• Collaborate with physicians, referral sources, and the care team

• Assist with referrals, regulatory documentation, and payer compliance

• Travel to various Gentiva hospice locations as assigned to fill urgent needs

Schedule & Travel:

This role typically follows a Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional on-call responsibilities. Travel is required and may include:

• Option 1:
  Overnight travel required to cities within a 100-mile radius.
• Option 2:
  Frequent overnight travel to multiple states is required.
• Option 3:
  Regional travel with overnight stays based on assignment needs.

A company fleet car is provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Current, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment

• Minimum of 1 year of RN experience (hospice, home health, acute care, long-term care, oncology or other high acuity setting)

• Current CPR certification

• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience (Not required):

• Hospice and end-of-life nursing experience

• Skilled in clinical assessments and compassionate communication

• Strong critical thinking, flexibility, and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in varied environments with shifting needs

• Proficient in documentation and electronic health records

• Calm and supportive in crisis situations; skilled at family engagement

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

• 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

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply today and bring your RN expertise to a role that supports communities far and wide.

• 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
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of…