Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Job Location: Maryville, TN

Job Shift: Full Time

We are looking for an RN to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Maryville, TN area and surrounding communities! At The University of Tennessee, 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.

At The University of Tennessee, our CAPLICO values guide everything we do:

C – Customer Second
We believe that when we take care of our employees, they can provide excellent care to our patients. 

A – Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and take responsibility for our actions and outcomes. 

P – Passion for Learning
We are committed to continuous growth, professional development, and lifelong learning.

L – Love One Another
We treat one another with kindness, respect, compassion, and empathy every day.

I – Intelligent Risk Taking
We encourage innovation, creativity, and finding better ways to serve our patients and communities. 

C – Celebration
We recognize achievements, celebrate successes, and create a positive, rewarding workplace. 

O – Ownership
We take initiative and act with integrity.

These values are at the heart of our organization and are reflected in the care we provide to our patients and in the way we work together every day.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The RN provides and directs provisions of nursing care to patients in their homes as prescribed by the physician and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. A few position highlights include:

• Create, implement, execute, and coordinate the overall plan of care to promote wellness and prevent re-hospitalization for patients in their homes. To maintain continuity of patient care, plan and exchange information with physician, agency personnel, patient, family, and community resources.
• Make the initial and/or comprehensive nursing evaluation visit, determine primary focus of care, develop the plan of care within state specific guidelines, and ensure patients meet home health eligibility and medical necessity guidelines as defined by the payer.
• Maintain and submit accurate documentation and clinical notes, including the patient’s condition, appropriate goals, interventions, and patient’s response to home health care.
• Establish and maintain an effective and efficient visit route.
• Provide high-quality clinical services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, from admit through discharge.

THE MUST HAVES:

• 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.

Full-Time Benefits Include:

• 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

The University of Tennessee is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries. Learn more at http://www.pennantgroup.com.