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Hospice of Chattanooga

Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse

Full-TimeDeadline 9/9/27
$70k - $78k/yr+ $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
Junior
Bachelor's
Chattanooga, TN, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • A current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license is required.
  • At least one year of RN experience in a medical-surgical, acute care, or related clinical setting is required.
  • Hospice experience is preferred, or required where state regulations apply.
  • Current CPR certification is required if state regulations require it.
  • Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pain and symptom management skills are required.
  • Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
  • A compassionate, patient-centered approach to care and communication skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Deliver patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.
  • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care that promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and other skilled nursing interventions, monitor patient responses, and adjust care as appropriate.
  • Assess changes in patient condition, promptly communicate clinical findings, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care.
  • Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, medications, pain and symptom management, and available support resources, and provide guidance throughout the hospice journey.
  • Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.
  • Document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes in the electronic medical record in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, social workers, chaplains, pharmacists, Hospice Aides, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver hospice care.
  • Mentor and support fellow caregivers, promote teamwork, and contribute to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.
  • Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while providing safe, high-quality patient care.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hospice experience is preferred, except where state regulations make it a requirement.
  • Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems is preferred.
  • A bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.

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