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Hospice Registered Nurse-March 2024
West Des Moines
Mar 29, 2026
About Hospice Registered Nurse

Our Company

Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you’ll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people’s lives every day.

Overview

Join us to make a difference when life matters most

We believe every day is an opportunity to make care more personal and life more comfortable. That’s why we offer personal care, palliative care and hospice to give people the care they need with dignity, grace, and love. 

As a Hospice RN/ RN Case Manager, you will:

Reportdirectly to the Administrator, Executive Director or Patient Care Manager Senior and will maintain primary control and professional management of each patient.

Act as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team.

Provide direct patient care services to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family with a reasonable case load while providing a trusting and compassionate relationship with your patients and their families.

Empower patient’s caregivers by educating them on care for their loved one

Manage and collaborate with an interdisciplinary group consisting of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPN or LVN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and support staff to provide comfort, peace, and dignity

Evaluate patient and family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient.

Maintain all assigned patient clinical records.

Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs.

About You

Hospice Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager Requirements:

Hospice heart: compassionate, kind and empathetic to your patients and their families.

Comfortable providing care wherever the patient calls “home”.

Demonstrate flexibility and composure while supporting others in a time of crisis.

RN license in the state of requested employment (or eligibility to obtain).

1+ years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, ICU, geriatric, or oncology strongly preferred.

Additional, preferred experience to help you be successful in a hospice role: hospital Staff RN, Med Surg, PACU, Float pool, ER or emergency room, critical care, acute care, cardiac, geriatric, admissions, wound care, telemetry or travel nursing.

Current driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Current CPR certification

Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice, palliative and personal care providers. With more than 430 locations and thousands of compassionate clinicians across 36 states, our place is by the side of those who need us, offering assistance with daily living and helping patients and their families manage the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of serious illness or a terminal diagnosis. Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with providers delivering care across the U.S.

Members of the Gentiva family include Gentiva Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon, Empatia Palliative Care; Gentiva Personal Care, Girling Personal Care, The Home Option and Victorian Home Care.

We Offer

As a Full Time Hospice RN / RN Case Manager, you will be eligible for:

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Wellness Program and Resources including:

A dedicated Accolade Care Coordinator for personalized care management support of all your healthcare needs

Telemedicine Program

Type 2 Diabetes Management Program via Virta Health

A complete Joint and Spine Program with concierge services via Nimble Orthopedics

Generous Paid Time Off (plan increases with tenure) and 7 paid holidays

Pre-tax FSA and HSA plans (HSA w/company contributions)

401(k) with company matching contributions

Career growth opportunities available at both the branch and corporate levels

One on One Onboarding Program with a Nurse Preceptor

Free Continuing Education Units

Tuition Program that includes:

Access to 280+ program at 25+ learning partners

Programs at every education level from ASN to BSN or BSN to MSN

Online classes with flexible start dates

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life and long-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term care, critical illness, accident insurance, and pet insurance

Local and national award programs

Referral bonus program

Mileage reimbursement or Fleet Program

Financial assistance program supporting teammates in times of need

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: 2024-115026

Category: Clinical

Position Type: Full-Time

Company: Heartland Hospice

Type of Service: Hospice Only

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