Hospice RN: Impactful Care, Flexible Scheduling

Nhccare; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligibility

Benefits within 60 days

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis​

Health Savings Account

Earned Time Off

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Caris Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care under physician orders. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care with a compassionate approach.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $74,000 per year, depending on experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, acting as a patient advocate, and ensuring education for patients and caregivers.

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.
• 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.

Skills

RN licensed

Hospice/Home Health experience

Nursing principles & patient teaching

Education

RN degree or higher

Job description

Caris Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care under physician orders. The role focuses on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total patient care with a compassionate approach.

Salary ranges from $70,000 to $74,000 per year, depending on experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, acting as a patient advocate, and ensuring education for patients and caregivers.