Night-Shift Hospice Inpatient RN — Compassionate Care

Hospice of Chattanooga, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision

Career Path Program

15 days PTO & 10 Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement & Certification

Wellness & Discount Programs

Cell Phone, Mileage, Gym Membership Re

Company matching 401(k)

Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program

Job summary

Hospice Care Center in Tennessee is seeking an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for hospice patients needing intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life, delivering expert clinical care while supporting meaningful patient relationships and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in medical-surgical/acute care.
• Hospice experience preferred where state regulations apply.
• Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
• CPR certification if required by state regulations.
• Strong clinical assessment and pain management skills.
• Excellent communication and compassionate, patient-centered approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop plans of care to promote comfort and quality of life.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and monitor responses.
• Assess changes, communicate findings, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate patients and families on hospice care and resources.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR per standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other team members.
• Mentor caregivers and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with Medicare, state regulations, and policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Pain management

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic medical records

Clinical documentation systems

Job description

Hospice Care Center in Tennessee is seeking an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for hospice patients needing intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life, delivering expert clinical care while supporting meaningful patient relationships and collaboration.