Hospice Registered Nurse - Compassionate, Home-Based Care

Compassus; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Compassus Hospice is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide routine and emergency assessments and hospice care to patients in home-based settings. You will work as an IDT member, coordinating with Medical Directors and attending physicians to manage symptoms, education, and supportive care for patients and families.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and 1+ year nursing experience, with hospice/home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing practice or equivalent experience preferred.
• Hospice, oncology, home health and/or long-term care experience preferred.
• Active RN license in state(s) of employment required. Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Completes routine and emergency assessments on each patient as indicated by departmental policy.
• Provides clinical and psycho-social services as indicated by plan of care through case management.
• Records observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
• Communicates with IDT, Medical Director, and attending Physician regarding measures to alleviate symptoms and monitors response.
• Provides physical and emotional interventive care to support the patient and family in crisis through case management with the psycho-social team.
• Prevents unwarranted hospitalizations by meeting patient and family needs in the home and being proactive during crises.
• Case Management of routine and emergency patient care.
• Collaborates with IDT to meet needs of patient for clinical and psycho-social interventions.
• Collaborates with IDT to coordinate hospice care for patient and family for continuity and quality.
• Updates the Plan of Care (POC) for IDT.
• Communicates and documents changes in the plan of care to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
• Assists in identifying the need for intervention of other IDT members.
• Effectively communicates patient/family needs to IDT.
• Educates patient/caregiver regarding care, disease process, dying process, symptom control, and wound care.
• Keeps physician and Medical Director informed of patient needs and condition.

Skills

Math skills

Language skills

Communication

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Compassus Hospice is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide routine and emergency assessments and hospice care to patients in home-based settings. You will work as an IDT member, coordinating with Medical Directors and attending physicians to manage symptoms, education, and supportive care for patients and families.

The role requires an active RN license, CPR certification, and 1+ year nursing experience, with hospice/home health experience preferred.