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Hospice of Chattanooga

Chattanooga, Tennessee

You'll care for hospice patients needing intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite on the inpatient unit.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 26

Shift and hours
Nights, 7pm-7am · 7pm-7am Schedule: 7pm-7am night shift.
Unit and setting
Inpatient unit Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.
License
RN license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.Current, unrestricted RN license
Term
Permanent Type: Full TimeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Current, unrestricted RN license Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Certification
CPR certification if state regulations require it Current CPR certification if required by state regulations.
Experience
1 year of RN experience in medical-surgical, acute care, or a related clinical setting Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience in a medical-surgical, acute care, or related clinical setting required.
Also asks
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pain and symptom management skills Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pain and symptom management skills.
Also asks
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience
Hospice experience (required where state regulations apply) Hospice experience preferred (or required where state regulations apply).
Also asks
Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Chattanooga staff RN payChattanooga staff RN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $41/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $36/hr, across 38 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus $10,000 Sign On Bonus & Increased Pay Rate!!
Extra pay
$3 shift differential PLUS $3 Shift Differential Available during 7p-7a.Available during 7p-7a
Pay reviews
Final rate confirmed at the end of the interview process Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

Benefits

  • BenefitsHealth, dental and vision insuranceComprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • BenefitsCareer path program for internal growth, advancement and pay increasesCareer Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
  • Benefits15 days PTO and 10 holidaysA generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursement and certification assistanceTuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
  • BenefitsWellness and discount programsWellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
  • BenefitsCell phone, mileage and gym membership reimbursementCell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
  • BenefitsCompany 401(k) matchCompany matching 401(k) to secure your future
  • BenefitsHands-on clinical onboarding programHands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

The role and schedule

Patients
Hospice patients needing intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services.
Day to day
IV therapy and wound care Administer medications, IV therapies, wound care, and other skilled nursing interventions while continuously monitoring patient response and adjusting care as appropriate.
Day to day
Admissions, transfers and discharges Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients and families.
Day to day
Patient and family teaching on disease progression and symptom management
Day to day
Mentoring fellow caregivers as a clinical leader Serve as a clinical leader by mentoring and supporting fellow caregivers, promoting teamwork, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

The workplace

Hospice of Chattanooga
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Overview

$10,000 Sign On Bonus & Increased Pay Rate!!

As an Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (RN), you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care to hospice patients requiring intensive pain and symptom management, end-of-life care, or inpatient respite services. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, you'll deliver expert clinical care while helping patients experience comfort, dignity, and peace during life's most meaningful moments.

If you're a skilled RN who is passionate about hospice care and values meaningful patient relationships, collaboration, and clinical excellence, we'd love to have you join our team.

Type: Full Time

Schedule

7pm-7am night shift.

Pay Range: $40.00-$45.00 per hour (Average Pay Range) PLUS $3

  • Shift Differential Available during 7p-7a.

Who We Are

At the Hospice Care Center, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion. At the Hospice Care Center,, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.

We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
  • A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
  • Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
  • Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
  • Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
  • Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

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 while continuously monitoring patient response and adjusting care as appropriate.

Assess changes in patient condition, communicate clinical findings promptly, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure timely, coordinated care. Educate patients and families on hospice philosophy, disease progression, medications, pain and symptom management, and available support resources, providing compassionate guidance throughout the hospice journey. Coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and care transitions to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients and families.

Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient outcomes within 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 to deliver exceptional hospice care. Serve as a clinical leader by mentoring and supporting fellow caregivers, promoting teamwork, and contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

Maintain compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies while providing safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license. Minimum of one (1) year of RN experience in a medical-surgical, acute care, or related clinical setting required. Hospice experience preferred (or required where state regulations apply). Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Current CPR certification if required by state regulations. Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and pain and symptom management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care. Experience using electronic medical records and clinical documentation systems preferred.

$40.00 - $45.00 per hour (Average Pay Range) plus

  • shift differential. The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

What's around it?

In Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TNFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% below the US average

Median rent
$1,256/mo
Household income
$64,523/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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