Hospice Nurse Preceptor

Inspire Excellence. Mentor Clinicians. Transform Hospice Care.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Hospice RN Preceptor to join our team and play a critical role in guiding and mentoring newly hired hospice nurses.

This position combines hands-on patient care with dedicated clinical education, ensuring new team members are fully prepared to deliver exceptional end-of-life care. As a role model and trusted resource, you will inspire confidence, support skill development, and strengthen our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality hospice services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess the learning needs of new nurses and collaborate to create individualized orientation plans with clear goals and outcomes
• Provide orientation covering hospice clinical policies, procedures, documentation, technology, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Mentor, coach, and role model best practices in patient care, professional conduct, and clinical documentation
• Plan and facilitate targeted clinical learning experiences to promote knowledge, skills, and competency
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback to support professional growth
• Evaluate preceptee readiness for independent practice and make recommendations to leadership
• Conduct patient home visits in accordance with physician orders, ensuring compassionate, skilled care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation as required by company policy and regulations
• Advise patients on available services and refer to community resources when appropriate
• Collaborate with leadership to support initiatives that enhance clinical quality and the patient experience

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Diploma, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered RN license in assigned work state
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience
• Prior nursing experience as a preceptor, mentor, or educator
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to teach and mentor effectively
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with strong time management abilities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a team environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, EMR systems, and mobile technology

Preferred (Not Required):

• Hospice nursing experience

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is just one component.

Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $130,000.00