Hospice Weekend RN - Registered Nurse

Job Title: Weekend Registered Nurse – RN Job Location: Morristown, TN Job Type : Part Time, Every other weeekend We are looking for an RN to join our Hospice team

Come make a difference in the Morristown area and surrounding communities! At University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice Services, our employees enjoy: Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients

To be valued and respected by patients and their families A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

Position Overview

• The RN is responsible for the full delivery of the plan of care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity, and improve the quality of care delivered. A few position highlights include: Make assigned patient care visits in accordance with physician orders. Complete supporting documentation accurately and timely, including visit report, OASIS assessment, plan of care and revisions, medication profile, progress notes, recertification, discharge/transfer summary, etc. Attend meetings for all patients assigned. Participate and offer input regarding each patient’s care and progress toward individual patient goals. Understand and adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seek guidance and clarification when uncertainty/confusion arises. Establish and maintain an effective and efficient visit route. Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, initiates and coordinates the plan of care, collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily. THE MUST HAVES: One (1) year of clinical RN experience. Current RN license in the state where services are rendered. Current CPR certification, drivers 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. University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice Services, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

Work Location

On the road The employer for this position is stated in the job posting The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.