Hospice Registered Nurse RN Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with Company match

Vacation time

Sick time

Paid Holidays and Floating Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

CEUs (continuing education)

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Voluntary Pet Insurance

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse for a full-time position serving Williamson and Davison counties. You will manage pain and symptoms, perform home visits, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to execute the plan of care.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR, and a valid driver's license with automobile insurance. Prior hospice experience is preferred; travel is involved as part of daily schedules.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the applicable state.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and adequate hospice services per plan of care.
• Assess patient and family needs during visits; document interventions and outcomes.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and physicians; document coordination.
• Collaborate on plan of care and document progress and outcomes.
• Maintain continuity of care across settings and with care facilities.
• Communicate patient, family, and caregiver needs during assessments and care progression.
• Provide ongoing hospice education to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing

Hospice care

Pain management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

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 visits for Williamson and Davison counties

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
• Valid Drivers License and proof of automobile insurance
• 1 year of skill nursing experience, preferrably in hospice

Comprehensive Benefits (Full-time Positions)

• 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.

HHH

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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