Hospice Registered Nurse RN Full Time 10K Sign On Bonus
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: December 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Overview: 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. $10,000 Sign On Bonus Schedule: Monday through Friday
with on call rotation Territory: Jefferson County 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. Aveanna
Healthcare Offers: 401(k) with match Health, Dental and Vision
Benefits for employees at 30 hours Tuition Discounts and
Reimbursement PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays 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. Valid CPR and Drivers license 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.
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