Hospice RN - Registered Nurse

Job Title

• Registered Nurse –
• RN
• Job
• Location:
• Knoxville,
• TN
• Job
• Type: Full Time We are looking for an RN to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Knoxville area and surrounding communities!
• At
• UT
• Medical
• Center
• Hospice , our employees enjoy: Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community. Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve. Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life. Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
• Position
• OVERVIEW: The RN provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.
• A few position highlights include: Coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in the care and strive to maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources. Make the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determine primary focus of care, develop the plan of care within state specific guidelines, and ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by the payer. Maintain and submit accurate documentation and clinical notes, including the patient’s condition, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient’s response to home health care. Provide high quality clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, from admit through discharge.
• THE
• MUST
• HAVES: One (1) year of clinical RN experience. Current RN license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
• Full-Time
• Benefits
• Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match University of TN Medical