Nurse: Inpatient Care Unit (IPU)

Overview

The Registered Nurse serves as care manager for assigned patients. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/ family unit. The hospice nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit. Top reasons to love this job: - Competitive salary offered - Full benefits package available - Opportunity to provide personalized care to patients and families Must haves: - Registered Nurse with a current nursing license, BSN preferred. - Ability to apply for TN license within 30 days of hire. - Knowledge of or willingness to learn hospice care. - Minimum one year nursing practice or equivalent experience required. - Hospice, Pediatric, Oncology, or Home Health and/or long-term care required.

Benefits

Company

The only nonprofit provider of hospice care and end-of-life services in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to provide loving care for people with life-threatening illnesses, support to their families, and service to the community in a spirit of enriching lives. This includes in-home and in-patient hospice care, grief support, advance care planning, outreach, support to underserved communities, education, financial assistance, a comprehensive volunteer program, and professional training through the Alive Institute. A pioneer in the “good death” movement, Alive established the third hospice in the nation in 1975. T