Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time Home Health
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.
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