Hospice RN: Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Schedule

AdamsPlace; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caris HealthCare in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks a Registered Nurse (Hospice) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Licensed RN with hospice or home health experience preferred will provide nursing care per physician orders, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while participating in on-call rotations. Competitive salary and $5,000 sign-on bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Hospice or Home Health experience preferred.
• Sound knowledge of nursing principles and patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient 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

Skills

Nursing

Education

RN License

Job description

Caris HealthCare in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks a Registered Nurse (Hospice) to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Licensed RN with hospice or home health experience preferred will provide nursing care per physician orders, educate patients and families, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team while participating in on-call rotations. Competitive salary and $5,000 sign-on bonus offered.