Hospice RN: Compassionate Care & Patient Advocacy

Four County Health and Rehabilitation; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinis Hospice in Georgia seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to hospice patients, assess patient/family needs, and develop comprehensive care plans in alignment with physician orders and Hospice Services policies.

The role requires assessing patients promptly, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary group, maintaining accurate records, and delivering symptom management and family education.

Qualifications

• Requires professional nursing licensure in hospice care.
• Ability to assess patient/family needs and develop care plans.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and manages a Hospice Services patient/family caseload across nursing process stages.
• Coordinates with attending physicians and other hospice staff to optimize care.
• Initial assessment within 48 hours of admission; develop goals within 5 days.
• Maintains up-to-date patient records and reports changes.
• Provides pain management and symptom relief.
• Educates patients and families on care during terminal illness.
• Supports 24/7 coverage and bereavement support.

Skills

Hospice care

Patient assessment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

Affinis Hospice in Georgia seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care to hospice patients, assess patient/family needs, and develop comprehensive care plans in alignment with physician orders and Hospice Services policies.

The role requires assessing patients promptly, coordinating with physicians and the interdisciplinary group, maintaining accurate records, and delivering symptom management and family education.