Registered Nurse (RN)

UEW Health; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

United Energy Workers Healthcare is seeking Registered Nurses to provide in-home care as independent contractors. You will perform comprehensive assessments, educate patients and families, assist with ADLs, and coordinate care with case managers and physicians.

This role offers flexible, independent work delivering compassionate, holistic nursing in patients' homes with emphasis on safety, documentation, and emotional support for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the practicing state.
• Must be willing to travel to patients' homes.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Able to pass state and federal background checks.
• Malpractice insurance is required.
• Strong problem-solving and empathetic approach.

Responsibilities

• Be a Pillar of Support: you'll conduct thorough assessments, ensuring each patient receives personalized, comprehensive care.
• Empower Through Education: guide and educate patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Compassionate Assistance: provide ADL assistance with dignity and respect.

Skills

RN License

Travel willingness

BLS Certification

Background check clearance

Malpractice insurance

Empathy & communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Overview

United Energy Workers Healthcare: Where Compassion Meets Care!

We are a compassionate company driven by a personal commitment to exceptional care. Founded by the grandchildren of a former Department of Energy worker, we elevate the lives of energy workers with unwavering compassion and whole-person care.

We're searching for dedicated and empathetic Registered Nurses to join our team as 1099 Independent Contractors, bringing comfort and exceptional care directly to the homes of those who need it most. If you're driven by a desire to make a tangible difference in people's lives and thrive in a flexible, independent environment, we invite you to connect with us.

This is more than just a nursing role; it's an opportunity to be a beacon of support and healing in your community. As an In-Home Health Care RN, you'll have the unique privilege of building meaningful relationships with your patients, providing holistic care that extends beyond medical needs to truly touch their lives.

Responsibilities

• Be a Pillar of Support:You'll conduct thorough assessments, ensuring each patient receives personalized, comprehensive care.
• Empower Through Education:Guide and educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering them to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
• Compassionate Assistance:Provide gentle assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as needed, always with dignity and respect.
• Harmonize Care:Coordinate your schedule directly with patients, aligning with their plan of care, approved hours, and personal preferences, ensuring their comfort and convenience.
• Vigilant Advocate:Monitor and promptly report any changes in patient symptoms or behavior, acting as a crucial link in their well-being.
• Healing Hands:Administer medications and treatments with precision and care, as prescribed by their treating physician.
• Collaborative Spirit:Communicate seamlessly with Case Managers and collaborating physicians or specialists, ensuring a unified approach to patient care.
• Diligent Documentation:Maintain accurate and heartfelt patient logging in our EMR system, reflecting the journey of care.
• Emotional Connection:Offer invaluable advice and heartfelt emotional support to patients and their family members, becoming a trusted presence in their lives.

Your Voice Matters (Communication):

• Prepare and provide clear, compassionate clinical notes and charting that tell the patient's story.

Qualifications

• A valid and active RN License in the state of practice.
• A willingness to travel, bringing care directly to patients' homes.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current BLSCertification.
• Ability to pass a state & federal background check, ensuring trust and safety.
• Malpractice Insurance is required.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, coupled with a warm, empathetic approach.

Pay Range

USD $30.00 - USD $38.00 /Hr.