Hospice Inpatient RN – Night Shift (7pm–7am) $10k Sign-On

Hospice of Chattanooga, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Career Path Program

PTO & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Matching

Onboarding Program

Job summary

Hospice of Chattanooga, Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for overnight care.

The role focuses on intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, and inpatient respite services, working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, dignified care. The position requires an RN license, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and other skilled nursing interventions while continuously monitoring patient response and adjusting care as appropriate.
• Assess changes in patient condition, communicate clinical findings promptly, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care.
• Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, medications, pain and symptom management, and available support resources, providing compassionate guidance throughout the hospice journey.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients and families.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes within the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, Hospice Aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional hospice care.
• Serve as a clinical leader by mentoring and supporting fellow caregivers, promoting teamwork, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while providing safe, high-quality patient care.

Job description

Hospice of Chattanooga, Inc. is seeking an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN) for overnight care.

The role focuses on intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, and inpatient respite services, working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, dignified care. The position requires an RN license, at least 1 year of relevant experience, and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus plus a comprehensive benefits package.