Hospice RN - Flexible Scheduling & Benefits Eligible

Caris-Healthcare; Forrest Hills (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

Earned Time Off

401 (K) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate hospice care under the physician’s orders. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care and individualized nursing care plans for each patient.

Responsibilities include collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; acting as patient advocate, explaining rights, grievances, and procedures; and ensuring patient safety and

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Nursing experience required, with experience in Hospice or Home Health preferred.
• Must possess a sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures and elements of patient family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient’s symptoms using required software symptoms
• Collaborate with patient, family, partners, and interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care for patients
• Serve as patient advocate, providing information on patient rights, grievance procedures, reimbursement procedures, and patient/family responsibilities
• Observe and evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status, safety factors, and family dynamics to determine education needs for caregivers
• Supervise, evaluate, and direct aides and licensed practical nurses in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
• Participate in on‑call rotating schedule and provide back‑up assistance as requested

Job description

Caris Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate hospice care under the physician’s orders. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care and individualized nursing care plans for each patient.

Responsibilities include collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to develop and adjust care plans; acting as patient advocate, explaining rights, grievances, and procedures; and ensuring patient safety and