Compassionate Hospice RN — In-Home Care & Family Support

Agape Hospice Care; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our hospice care team. You will administer skilled nursing care in patients' homes, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agencies, and ensure seamless care coordination.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient assessments, care plan implementation, education on end-of-life care, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Associate or bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Current state license as an RN and current state driver’s license.
• Two years’ experience as an RN in a clinical care setting; hospice or home health preferred.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proficient in computer use; Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; high ethics and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients and their needs.
• Implement individualized care plans and revisions as needed.
• Educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care, end-of-life care, nutrition and care options.
• Provide preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures.
• Prepare clinical notes showing progress toward goals.
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team and refer to additional services as needed.
• Inform physicians and staff of changes and outcomes of interventions.
• Determine scope and frequency of services based on acuity and family needs.
• Assess caregiver capacity and adapt care as patient changes occur.
• Support and communicate using available organizational processes and systems.
• Perform on-call duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ethics and compliance

Computer proficiency

Education

RN licensure (Associate or Bachelors in Nursing)

Job description

Three Oaks Hospice is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our hospice care team. You will administer skilled nursing care in patients' homes, coordinate with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and referring agencies, and ensure seamless care coordination.

Responsibilities include ongoing patient assessments, care plan implementation, education on end-of-life care, and on-call coverage.