Hospice Registered Nurse RN Full Time

Aveanna Healthcare; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with Company match

Vacation time, Sick time, Holidays

CEUs for nurses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care in patients' homes within Franklin and surrounding areas. You will manage pain and symptoms per the plan of care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, documenting care, coordinating with families and providers, and ensuring compliance with Medicare guidelines. A valid RN license and CPR are required; hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Tennessee.
• Current CPR certification.
• Hospice nursing experience preferred.
• One year of RN experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospice care per plan of care and physician orders.
• Assess patients and document findings, interventions, and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and family.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.

Skills

Active RN License

CPR Certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Hospice Registered Nurse Full Time is responsible for pain management, symptom control in the delivery of care to hospice patients, as established by the plan of care, the interdisciplinary team, attending physician and Hospice Medical Director.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, with Shared Weekend on Call Rotation

Territory

Columbia, Spring Hill, Fairview and Franklin

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of hospice services to the terminally ill patient and their family, operating within the plan of care as established by the hospice team and attending physician.
• Assesses the total needs of the patient/family during regularly scheduled and after hour home visits; Documents: assessment, identified problems, nursing interventions, goals, and outcomes of interventions.
• Coordinates total patient/family hospice care under the supervision of the Director and with the interdisciplinary team, the attending physician, and other providers; documents such coordination.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development, review and revision of the clinical component of patient/family plan of care, including exchange of information, review of problems, assessing effectiveness of interventions and documenting outcomes.
• Ensures continuity of care between patient/family, team members, ancillary providers, long term and inpatient care facilities, and the attending physician.
• Communicates patient/family/caregiver needs, ongoing nursing assessment, interventions, goals and outcomes through the interdisciplinary process.
• Provides and documents continuing education of the hospice concept of care to patients and their families/caregivers.
• Supervises the delivery of patient care provided by Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses; ensuring compliance with the established plan of care and completing required documentation of supervision.
• Facilitates the delivery of hospice services to patients residing in long term care facilities, documenting joint coordination of care with facility professional staff, and attending facility care plan meetings as appropriate.
• Participates in on-call rotation for delivery of care after office hours, on weekends, and holidays.
• Provides ongoing monitoring of patient appropriateness for hospice services and completes required documentation for certification and recertification. Interfaces with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health care providers in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
• Maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, Joint Commission standards, Hospice and Professional Standards of Nursing Practice, and agency specific policies and procedures.
• Supports community education of hospice for growth and development of the program.
• Dispenses medical supplies in a cost effective manner, as dictated by the plan of care and patient needs.
• Participates in quality improvement, utilization review, and infection control activities as requested.
• Attends appropriate in services, and participates in continuing education.
• Ensures accurate and current patient chart information by timely and consistent documentation.
• Maintains a professional, well-groomed appearance, adhering to the agency dress code.
• Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.

Requirements

• An active RN License in the state of application
• Valid CPR

Preferred

• Hospice Skilled Nursing experience
• 1-year RN experience in a health care setting

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time Positions)

Aveanna offers benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance for your fur babies
• 401(k) with Company match
• Vacation time, Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition discounts
• Free continuing education units (CEUs) for nurses
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Relief Fund
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Our Mission

Our mission is to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time. We are committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and compassionate care- because outcomes improve when care is personal. Join the revolution and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families every day.

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