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Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Knoxville, TN · On-site

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: * Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. * Deliver and document skilled ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Kingsport, TN · On-site

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: * Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. * Deliver and document skilled ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Lebanon, TN · On-site

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: * Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. * Deliver and document skilled ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Jackson, TN · On-site

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: * Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. * Deliver and document skilled ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Columbia, TN · On-site

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: * Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. * Deliver and document skilled ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Registered Nurse

Franklin, TN · On-site

What You'll Do as a Hospice RN / RN Case Manager: * Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey. * Deliver and document skilled ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel Hospice RN

Clarksville, TN · On-site

$1.9K - $2.2K/wk

Travel Hospice RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Clarksville, Tennessee Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Hospice RN for a 13-week travel assignment in ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Hospice Rn vs Weekend Home Health Rn?

AspectWeekend Hospice RnWeekend Home Health Rn
CertificationsRegistered Nurse (RN), Hospice or palliative care certification (preferred)Registered Nurse (RN), Home health certification (preferred)
Work EnvironmentHospice care settings, patient homes, hospice facilitiesPatient homes, outpatient clinics, home health agencies
Employer & IndustryHospice agencies, palliative care providersHome health agencies, outpatient care providers

Weekend Hospice Rns and Weekend Home Health Rns both provide in-home nursing care but focus on different patient needs. Hospice Rns specialize in end-of-life care, while Home Health Rns support recovery and ongoing health management. Both roles require RN licensure and often similar certifications, but their work environments and patient care focus differ.

What are Weekend Hospice RNs?

Weekend Hospice RNs are Registered Nurses who work primarily on weekends to provide end-of-life care for patients in hospice programs. Their responsibilities include managing pain and symptoms, offering emotional support to patients and families, and coordinating care with other hospice team members. These nurses play a vital role in ensuring patients receive compassionate and comprehensive care during their final days, often in the patient's home or a hospice facility.

What are some common challenges faced by Weekend Hospice RNs, and how can they be managed?

Weekend Hospice RNs often encounter unique challenges, such as managing complex patient needs with limited in-person support and responding to urgent changes in patients’ conditions outside of regular weekday hours. Effective time management, strong communication skills, and resourcefulness are essential for addressing these issues, as is collaborating closely with on-call physicians and other care team members. Many agencies provide remote support and have clear escalation protocols to help RNs handle emergencies efficiently, ensuring patients and families receive compassionate care throughout the weekend.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Hospice RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Hospice RN, you need a solid background in nursing, end-of-life care, and symptom management, supported by an active RN license and experience in hospice or palliative care. Familiarity with hospice EMR systems, pain management protocols, and medical equipment is essential. Compassion, emotional resilience, and strong communication skills are crucial for supporting patients and families during difficult times. These skills are vital for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and ensuring comfort during the final stages of life, especially during weekend shifts when resources may be limited.
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Weekend Hospice RN - Registered Nurse

University of TN Home Healthcare Services

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Weekend Hospice Registered Nurse – RN

Job Location: Knoxville, TN

Job Type: Full Time

We are looking for an RN to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Knoxville area and surrounding communities! At UT Medical Center Hospice , our employees enjoy:

  • Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
  • Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
  • Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
  • Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The RN provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. A few position highlights include:

  • Coordinate the total plan of care with other health care professionals involved in the care and strive to maintain continuity of patient care by planning and exchanging information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources.
  • Make the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determine primary focus of care, develop the plan of care within state specific guidelines, and ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by the payer.
  • Maintain and submit accurate documentation and clinical notes, including the patient’s condition, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient’s response to home health care.
  • Provide high quality clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, from admit through discharge.

THE MUST HAVES:

  • One (1) year of clinical RN experience.
  • Current RN license in the state where services are rendered.
  • Current CPR certification, driver's 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.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
  • 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

University of TN Medical Center Home Care 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.