Hospice Registered Nurse Serving Hazel Green/Tony areas

Huntsville, AL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,900.00 - $92,100.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National and local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support and tuition assistance
free Continuing Education Units
company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits

Job Description

SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva, stands as a dedicated leader in the field of hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management in the United States. With nearly 600 locations in 38 states, SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice has built a reputation for delivering compassionate and personalized care to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and is proud to offer a career environment that not only values professional achievements but also emphasizes kindness and collaborative teamwork. Whether it is helping patients recover from illness or guiding families through the physical and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
  • 1+ year of RN experience in hospice home health ICU oncology geriatrics or related nursing fields
  • valid driver's license auto insurance and reliable transportation
  • CPR certification required

Job Qualifications

  • active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
  • 1+ year of RN experience in hospice home health ICU oncology geriatrics or related nursing fields
  • a genuine hospice heart compassionate empathetic and patient-centered
  • comfortable providing care in diverse settings including private homes and facilities
  • strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
  • valid driver's license auto insurance and reliable transportation
  • CPR certification required

Job Duties

  • be the primary point of contact for patients and families guiding them through every step of their hospice journey
  • deliver and document skilled hands-on nursing care based on each patient's individualized Plan of Care in their home assisted living or wherever they call home
  • perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed
  • collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians LPNs CNAs social workers chaplains and others to build and refine personalized care plans
  • provide emotional physical and spiritual support not just to the patient but to their loved ones as well offering education comfort and bereavement guidance
  • teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently offering both practical training and emotional reassurance
  • communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team ensuring timely and appropriate interventions
  • maintain accurate up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards
  • support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent compassionate and efficient
  • help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as medication administration hospice philosophy and services symptom and pain management end-of-life processes and expectations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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