Position Overview
The Hospice Registered Nurse is responsible for pain management, symptom control in the delivery of care to Hospice patients, as established by the plan of care, the interdisciplinary team, attending physician and Hospice Medical Director.
Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday visits
Territory: Wilson, Sumner, Hermitage and Donelson counties (will not see patients in all those counties in one day
Essential Job Functions:
- Develop a plan of care through physician orders, client input, and hospice team.
- Educate clients and their family members based on client’s specific needs.
- Properly orient, train and supervise primary caregivers to ensure the most optimal functioning level for each client.
- Coordinate the continuum of hands on client care and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team through documentation and timely communication with the client's physician and other caregivers.
- Provide care in patients home or facility or residence using a variety of skills to assess, identify problems, create nursing interventions, goals, education, and outcomes of interventions
Aveanna Healthcare Offers:
- 401(k) with match
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits for employees at 30+ hours
- Tuition Discounts and Reimbursement
- PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Requirements:
- An active RN License in the state of application
- Valid CPR
Preferred:
- Medicare Skilled Nursing experience
- Basic understanding of Oasis
- 1-year RN experience in a hospice setting
- Home Care Home Base experience a plus
HHH
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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