We are currently seeking the services of an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team.

Qualifications

• Current GA Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license, automobile liability insurance, and have dependable transportation
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience is strongly preferred
• Previous home health or hospice experience is preferred, but not required.
• Must be capable of compassionate communication with patients and families, have keen observation skills and knowledge of when to alert doctors and others about changes in patients' conditions.
• Understanding and acceptance of hospice principles and philosophy of care.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication, problem solving and decision making abilities
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining rapport with patients and families, and the ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable care to patients and families with consistently excellent customer service bringing calm, comfort and positivity to patients and families.
• Consult with and educate patients/families regarding disease process, self-care techniques, end-of-life care, nutrition and dietary needs. Initiating appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Coordinate care with all hospice team members.
• Provide nursing services to the patient, family, and significant others in accordance with physicians orders.
• Perform admissions, attend patient deaths and address symptom management needs.
• Write timely clinical records on all patients including initial assessments, physician orders, progress notes, and care plans.
• Adheres to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Clinical Services or designated supervisor.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, PRN, Per diem, Temporary

Pay: $35.00 - $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Physical setting:

• Assisted living facility
• Nursing home
• Outpatient

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Georgia RN License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person