What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN / Registered Nurse - Hospice, On-Call position at Adoration Health?
Job Overview
Office Location: Chattanooga, TN
Coverage area: Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie counties
Schedule: Weekends, Friday 4:30pm-Monday-8am
Our On-Call RNs play a crucial role in end-of-life care, stepping in during off-hours to bring relief, clarity, and compassion when it's needed most. Adoration Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated RN to join our team in Chattanooga, TN. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
- Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families
- Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options
- Less time on your feet compared to other settings
- Ability to work independently while also having team support
- Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
As a On-Call RN You will:
- Collaborate with Remote Triage On Call Team to deliver hands-on care to hospice patients and offer supportive services to their families during after-hours, on an on-call basis
- Assess and manage urgent symptoms quickly and compassionately
- Administer medication or adjust care based on hospice protocols or provider orders
- Communicate with the physician regarding changes in condition and obtain orders as necessary
- Offer guidance and support to the patient and family in understanding the current condition and anticipating the next steps
- If a death occurs during on-call hours, the RN will go to the home or facility to pronounce death, provide support to the family, contact the funeral home, and notify the hospice team
- Complete timely documentation and communication
Benefits and Perks for You!
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
*Benefits may vary by employment status
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current licensure to practice in state of operation
- One year nursing experience required, 3 years preferred
- Experience in hospice or a similar setting preferred
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
- Commitment to clinical and documentation excellence
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order