Hospice RN: Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Scheduling

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Scheduling

Earned Time Off

Job summary

Caris Healthcare in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse, RN (Hospice) to provide compassionate patient care in a hospice setting. This role includes assessing patients, developing care plans, and collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life.

Qualified candidates must hold an active RN license in the state, have hospice or home health experience preferred, and demonstrate strong clinical skills and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in the state of operation.
• Hospice or Home Health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge and patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patient symptoms using required software and tools.
• Collaborate with patient, family, partners, and interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care for patients receiving hospice services.
• Serve as patient advocate, providing information on patient rights and care options to patients and families.
• Observe and evaluate patient 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

Registered Nurse

Hospice care

Patient assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Caris Healthcare in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse, RN (Hospice) to provide compassionate patient care in a hospice setting. This role includes assessing patients, developing care plans, and collaborating with families and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comfort and quality of life.

Qualified candidates must hold an active RN license in the state, have hospice or home health experience preferred, and demonstrate strong clinical skills and patient advocacy.