Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
Company: Gentiva
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Gentiva is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
Hospice for a nursing job in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Job Description
& Requirements - Specialty: Hospice - Discipline: RN - Duration:
Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff /nOverview:/n Deliver Comfort.
Guide Families. Transform End-of-Life Care. Join our company, where
every day is an opportunity to deliver personalized, meaningful
hospice and palliative care to patients facing life-limiting
illness. We support patients and their families with dignity,
comfort, and love. This is a full-time weekday 8am-5pm position
with limited if any weekends and holidays. We offer a supportive
team, excellent work life balance, competitive annual salary,
comprehensive benefit package, and mileage reimbursement/fleet
vehicle. What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: - 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 /n/nAbout You:/n Qualifications – 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. Preferred Experience (Not 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 /n/nWe
Offer:/n Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-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. /n/nLegalese:/n - 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 keywords: hospice RN jobs, case manager nurse,
end-of-life care RN, home health RN, compassionate nursing jobs,
hospice careers, palliative careers /n/nLocation:/nHeartland
Hospice/n/nOur Company:/n At Heartland Hospice, part of 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
dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Our place is by the side of
those who need us – from helping people recover from illness,
injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding
patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and
spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Our
nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that
include: - Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice
Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency
SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New
Beacon - Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast
Palliative Care - Home health care: Heartland Home Health -
Advanced illness management: Illumia Health With corporate
headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care
across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a
collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are
recognized – and kindness is celebrated. Gentiva Job ID
2025-131275. Posted job title: Hospice Registered Nurse About
Gentiva Gentiva is a family of industry-leading hospice,
palliative, and home health providers that are passionate about
caring for others. With more than 550 locations and thousands of
compassionate clinicians across 38 states, our place is by the side
of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness,
injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding
patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and
spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Gentiva’s corporate headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, with
providers delivering care across the U.S. Benefits - Continuing
Education - Medical benefits - 401k retirement plan - Vision
benefits - Discount program - Pet insurance - Holiday Pay -
Wellness and fitness programs - Mileage reimbursement - Dental
benefits - Employee assistance programs - Life insurance
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