Registered Nurse, On Call

Alive Hospice, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alive Hospice, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Weekend Shift position. The role involves providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes and ensuring effective communication with Triage and Primary Nurses.

Applicants should have a current TN RN License and at least one year of nursing experience, with a preference for those with hospice or home health background. Join a dedicated team to provide comfort and care during critical times.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current nursing license, BSN preferred.
• Minimum one year nursing practice or equivalent experience required.
• Willingness to learn hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Provide on call nursing visits as directed by the Triage Nurse.
• Perform home visits to provide skilled nursing care.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of hospice care

Nursing practice

Communication skills

Education

BSN preferred

Current TN RN License

Job description

Registered Nurse - Weekend Shift

Location: Nashville, TN and surrounding areas

Status: Full Time

Days: Must be available to work Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. Additional night hours available during the week

If you have a passion for people and a desire to provide outstanding care and comfort to patients and their families, while working within a professional team focused on clinical excellency, then we can't wait to speak with you!

SUMMARY

Provides on call nursing visits as directed by the Triage Nurse to ensure appropriate, timely and effective nursing care after hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes after hours triage role if indicated by Triage Nurse due to workload/geography.
• Performs home visits as dictated by the Triage Nurse to provide skilled nursing care at patient's residence in support of patient's care plan developed by Primary Nurse and M.D.
• Makes home visits at time of death to support family and complete death procedure per agency protocol.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation as required, assumes a minimum of 4 shifts per month.
• Communicates patients status and interventions to Triage Nurse and Primary Nurse.
• Interacts with physician as needed.
• Supports care plan, outcome management and assists in variance analysis.
• Attends meetings as requested.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a current nursing license, BSN preferred.
• Ability to apply for TN license within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care.
• Minimum one year nursing practice or equivalent experience required.
• Hospice, Oncology, or Home Health and/or long‑term care preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Current Tennessee RN License.
• If required to drive to carry out the duties of this position: current driver's license and automobile insurance as required by Tennessee State Law.