Palliative Care Nurse Specialist (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Decatur
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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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. Territory: Priceville, Somerville, Decatur areas
Schedule: Monday- Fridaywith rotating on call. Essential Job
Functions: 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. Why Join Our
Team? Our clinical team is a family of clinicians who work together
to meet the needs of each patient Nationwide career opportunities
where our leaders encourage advancements Our clinicians enjoy the
flexibility of getting to build rapport with patients to produce
the best clinical outcomes We know that our clinicians make or
break the organizations success Aveanna Healthcare Offers: 401(k)
with match Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Tuition Discounts and
Reimbursement PTO, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays Requirements: An
active RN License in the state of application Valid CPR Preferred:
Medicare Skilled Nursing experience 1-year RN experience in a
hospice setting 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. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida
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