Hospice Nurse - Evening Shift

Company: University of TN Medical Center Home Care Services
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our After-Hours Hospice team at University of Tennessee Hospice in Knoxville, TN. As an After-Hours Hospice RN, you will provide comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families after regular business hours, including at night and on weekends.Schedule and Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive and timely delivery of hospice care for patients and their families after regular business hours.
• Triaged patient needs over the phone until a nurse can provide an in-person visit.
• Responds appropriately and with urgency to crisis calls from patients and families after hours.
• Makes the initial nursing evaluation in determining eligibility for hospice services, as part of a patient visit, within forty-eight hours of referral.Requirements
  • One year of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
  • Current RN licensure in the state of practice and one year of clinical experience.
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.About University of Tennessee HospiceAt University of Tennessee Hospice, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust, and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it. We are a part of LHC Group, and our team is dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients and their families.Why Work for Us?As an After-Hours Hospice RN, you will have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships as an end-of-life care expert, be valued and respected by patients and their families, and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.

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