Per Diem Inpatient RN

Hospice of Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

6d•$40 - $45

About The Position

As an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse, you provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services. You work alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide expert clinical care that supports patients’ comfort, dignity, and peace. The role is per diem, with an overnight schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The Hospice Care Center describes itself as a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Its vision is to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, supporting patients and loved ones with comfort and compassion. The organization offers a supportive, growth-oriented environment and a hands-on clinical onboarding program.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
At least one year of RN experience in a medical-surgical, acute care, or related clinical setting.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pain and symptom management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Nice To Haves

Hospice experience (required where state regulations apply).
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems.
Current CPR certification if required by state regulations.

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, 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 about hospice philosophy, disease progression, medications, pain and symptom management, and available support resources.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions to support continuity of care.
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.
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.