Hospice RN - Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - RN

Job Location:

Morristown, TN Job Type: Full-Time We are looking for an RN to join our Hospice team. Come make a difference in the Morristown area and surrounding communities! At University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice Services, our employees enjoy:
Opportunities to build trusted relationships and connections while providing care to patients. To be valued and respected by patients and their families. A sense of security, incredible team support, and flexibility for work-life balance. Leadership development opportunities - we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.

The RN is responsible for the full delivery of the plan of care for each hospice patient, while continuously evaluating personal and professional performance and making necessary changes to increase productivity, and improve the quality of care delivered.

• Make assigned patient care visits in accordance with physician orders.
• Complete supporting documentation accurately and timely, including visit report, OASIS assessment, plan of care and revisions, medication profile, progress notes, recertification, discharge/transfer summary, etc.
• Attend meetings for all patients assigned.
• Participate and offer input regarding each patient’s care and progress toward individual patient goals.
• Understand and adhere to all agency policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.).
• Seek guidance and clarification when uncertainty/confusion arises.
• Establish and maintain an effective and efficient visit route.
• Provide services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, initiates and coordinates the plan of care, collaborates with the patient/family, attending physician and other members of the IDG in providing patient and family care daily.

• One (1) year of clinical RN experience.
• Current RN license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits 100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually Employee Referral Bonuses 401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match

University of Tennessee Medical Center Hospice Services, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at

Work Location:

On the road The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at

At UT Medical Center Home Care Services, we bring skilled, compassionate care directly to the homes of Tennessee families. Whether recovering from illness or surgery, managing chronic conditions, or navigating life's final chapters, our team delivers more than medical expertise. We provide comfort, dignity, and peace of mind. Rooted in the values of the University of Tennessee Medical Center and strengthened by a commitment to life-changing service, we help patients heal, thrive, and live with independence where they feel most secure: at home.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.