Registered Nurse, RN

AdamsPlace • Knoxville, TN

16h • $65,000 - $73,000

About The Position

Caris Healthcare’s Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients according to physician orders. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates total patient care and nursing care plans for each patient.

Caris Healthcare provides hospice care throughout the Southeast region and emphasizes compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and service. Team members commit to The Better Way, a set of promises made to colleagues and customers.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of operation.
• Nursing experience is required.
• Must have sound knowledge of nursing principles, procedures, and elements of patient and family teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospice or home health.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document patients’ symptoms using required software.
• Collaborate with patients, families, partners, and the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized plans of care.
• Serve as a patient advocate by providing information on patient rights, grievance procedures, reimbursement procedures, and patient and family responsibilities.
• Observe and evaluate patients’ physical and emotional status, safety factors, and family dynamics to determine caregiver education needs.
• Supervise, evaluate, and direct aides and licensed practical nurses in accordance with guidelines and regulations.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and provide backup assistance as requested.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus eligibility
• Benefits eligibility within 60 days
• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings account
• Earned time off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid training
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible scheduling
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed