Registered Nurse - PRN
Leavenworth, Leavenworth County, Kansas, 66048, USA
Listed on 2026-01-25
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Palliative Care Nurse, RN Nurse
Overview
Join us to make a difference when life matters most. Are you a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking to make a lasting impact? Join our company, where we believe every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful care to those facing life-limiting illness. We provide hospice care and
palliative care that support patients and their families with dignity, comfort, and love.
- Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey.
- Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care —in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home.
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team —including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others—to build and refine personalized care plans.
- Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well—offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance.
- Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance.
- Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards.
- Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient.
- Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as:
Medication administration, Hospice philosophy and services, Symptom and pain management, End-of-life processes and expectations.
– What You’ll Bring
- 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 hospice heart
: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered. - Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities.
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations.
- Valid driver’s license
, auto insurance, and reliable transportation. - CPR certification required.
- Hospital RN (Med-Surg, ICU, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac)
- Admissions RN, wound care, float pool, travel nursing
- Experience with terminally ill patients or serious illness support
We are a national leader in home-based healthcare with over 430 locations across 36 states. Our care teams are dedicated to providing exceptional end-of-life care
, supporting patients and families with compassion and clinical excellence.
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 (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 Team That Cares?
Apply now to become part of our Hospice Nursing team and help make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
Legalese- 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
ReqID:
Category:
Registered Nurse
Position Type:
Flex/Per Diem
Company:
Gentiva Hospice
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