Our Team
Our team includes a physician, a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, home health aide, volunteer, and other specialists if necessary.
Together, the team addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and their family.
What is is like to be a hospice nurse with us?
The hospice nurse is a vital part of the Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice team.
Hospice care is often called end-of-life care, and hospice nurses are tasked with keeping patients comfortable instead of providing treatments that extend their lives. A hospice nurse is assigned to patients who typically have six months or less to live and have chosen hospice care at the end of life. As part of the hospice philosophy of care, a hospice nurse focuses on comfort and quality of life. They provide individualized care based on each person’s unique needs.
