Hospice Nurse RN Description

Come Join Appalachian Hospice's newly forming Cleveland, GA office. Appalachian Hospice, with additional locations in Blairsville, Calhoun and Jasper, GA, is a locally owned and operated company. Its owners have successfully operated other Georgia based hospice, palliative care and home health care providers. Their proven record is founded on putting its patient and employees first. Local ownership means local accountability and control verses being at the mercy of the “corporate” office typically mandating a business model focused on the “bottom line”.

At Appalachian Hospice, we believe in a staff model designed to give the nurse time to build a trusting and valued relationship with your patients and their families. We don not push “unrealistic” productivity. We except our nurses to provide outstanding clinical care delivered with compassion and respect.

Please consider joining our team today. We are looking for full-time RNs to serve patients in Lumpkin, Habersham and White counties.

Overview:

The Hospice Nurse - RN (Registered Nurse) utilizes a Case Management approach to facilitate comprehensive nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will function as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team. Further, you will

• Provide direct patient care services, with a reasonable case load, to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient’s family
• Manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of LPNs, CNAs and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care
• Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient
• Maintain all assigned patient clinical records
• Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs

Qualifications:

• RN (Registered Nurse) license in Georgia.
• Current CPR certification.
• Previous experience in hospice or home health
• Willingness to serve on-call.
• Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.

We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, 401K
• Competitive Salaries and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for full time employees
• Mileage and Cell Phone Reimbursement

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Outpatient

Medical specialties:

• Hospice & Palliative Medicine

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Hospice or home health care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Georgia RN license (Required)

Work Location: On the road