Overview

Hospice of Chattanooga is currently hiring full-time Compassionate On-Call Registered Nurses (RN) to provide patient care in and around the Cleveland, TN Area! 

The On-Call RN is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the hospice patient and family. The On-Call RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life. The On-Call RN assumes on-call coverage for the designated teams and functions as an Interdisciplinary (IDT) team member to provide hospice care, support , and interventions after hours.

Hospice of Chattanooga is a premier provider of end-of-life care. Our family of hospices provide quality care through our mission-oriented and patient-centric services. We are growing rapidly and are looking for skilled individuals to join us in our journey.

We offer excellent compensation and an industry leading benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Company matching 401(k)
• GENEROUS time-off package (20 days PTO & 9 Holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
• Wellness & Discount Programs
• Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement

If you are looking for a career with a purpose and a supportive team culture, then this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency, PRN, routine, and admission visits as necessary or scheduled.
• Assumes primary responsibility for hospice patients during on-call hours.
• Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, and social and spiritual needs of the hospice patient and family and initiates appropriate interventions.
• Reviews clinical referral information and responds to requests and inquiries as appropriate Collaborates with Administrator On-Call regarding the eligibility and appropriateness of client for hospice services.
• Assesses and evaluates patient's status by: following the plan of care, regularly reevaluating patient and family/caregiver needs, participating in revising the plan of care as necessary based on patient status and needs.
• Develops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates palliative nursing interventions/actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or health care preferred.
• Hold current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum one (1) year experience as an RN in a medical surgical/acute care setting. 
• Hospice/home health experience preferred but not required.
• Must be computer proficient in typing and various programs, including background in EMR.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• CMS requires that all patient-facing staff, as well as those that are in contact with patient-facing staff, be fully vaccinated, or have a documented religious or medical exemption. This important rule is required for all healthcare organizations that receive federal funds through Medicare or Medicaid.