Full-Time Hospice Care RN (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Gadsden
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
We are Growing, come join our team today Purpose: The Hospice
Registered Nurse is responsible for pain management, symptom
control in the delivery of care to hospice patients, as established
by the plan of care, the interdisciplinary team, attending
physician and Hospice Medical Director. Territory: Etowah, Calhoun,
Cherokee and Cleburn Schedule: Full-time hours Mon - Friday,
Weekend on call every 8-10 weeks and 1 week night, every other week
Position Overview: - Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of
hospice services to the terminally ill patient and their family,
operating within the plan of care as established by the hospice
team and attending physician. - Assesses the total needs of the
patient/family during regularly scheduled and after hour home
visits; Documents: assessment, identified problems, nursing
interventions, goals, and outcomes of interventions. - Coordinates
total patient/family hospice care under the supervision of the
Director and with the interdisciplinary team, the attending
physician, and other providers; documents such coordination. -
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the development,
review and revision of the clinical component of patient/family
plan of care, including exchange of information, review of
problems, assessing effectiveness of interventions and documenting
outcomes. - Ensures continuity of care between patient/family, team
members, ancillary providers, long term and inpatient care
facilities, and the attending physician. - Communicates
patient/family/caregiver needs, ongoing nursing assessment,
interventions, goals and outcomes through the interdisciplinary
process. - Provides and documents continuing education of the
hospice concept of care to patients and their families/caregivers.
- Supervises the delivery of patient care provided by Hospice
Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses; ensuring compliance with the
established plan of care and completing required documentation of
supervision. - Facilitates the delivery of hospice services to
patients residing in long term care facilities, documenting joint
coordination of care with facility professional staff, and
attending facility care plan meetings as appropriate. -
Participates in on-call rotation for delivery of care after office
hours, on weekends, and holidays. - Provides ongoing monitoring of
patient appropriateness for hospice services and completes required
documentation for certification and recertification. - Interfaces
with the patient/family/caregiver, the hospice team, other health
care providers in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
- Maintains compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation,
Joint Commission standards, Hospice and Professional Standards of
Nursing Practice, and agency specific policies and procedures. -
Supports community education of hospice for growth and development
of the program. - Dispenses medical supplies in a cost effective
manner, as dictated by the plan of care and patient needs. -
Participates in quality improvement, utilization review, and
infection control activities as requested. - Attends appropriate
inservices, and participates in continuing education. - Ensures
accurate and current patient chart information by timely and
consistent documentation. - Maintains a professional, well-groomed
appearance, adhering to the agency dress code. - Maintains sound
privacy and security practices and prevents privacy or security
breaches. If breach occurs, takes corrective action.
Qualifications: - Current license as a Registered Nurse in the
State of Alabama - Minimum of one (1) year medical/surgical
experience. Hospice/Home Health experience preferred. - Current,
valid Alabama drivers license. - Proof of automobile insurance
coverage. - Valid CPR HHH As an employer accepting Medicare and
Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related
requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required
vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or
religious reasons as appropriate. Notice for Job Applicants
Residing in California Notice for Job Applicants Residing in
Florida
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