Registered Nurse - Hospice Augusta

Piedmont; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Paid maternity leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to deliver quality care in hospice settings. The successful candidate will assume full nursing responsibility for patient care, develop individualized care plans, and engage in effective communication with patients and their families. Applicants must possess a valid Georgia nursing license, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience. This position offers a supportive environment with strong emphasis on professional growth and patient welfare.

Qualifications

• Must have RN Georgia State Licensure upon hire.
• 1 year clinical experience required.
• CPR certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Plan of Care for each hospice patient.
• Evaluate personal and professional performance to improve quality of care.
• Develop and implement treatment strategies based on nursing theory.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Critical decision-making

Nursing theory application

Education

Graduate from a recognized nursing school

Job description

Overview

Experience the advantages of real career change. Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.

Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles. Total Wellness programs for you and your family.

• Wellness Coaching App 24/7 Live Coaching
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services
• PTO your way
• Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
• 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
• Employer Paid Military Leave
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in
• Celebrate Diversity, Inclusion and Equity; Paid Holiday
• Benefits
• Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental and Vision
• Adoption Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Fully paid long term disability
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Responsibilities

Assumes full nursing responsibility for the delivery of the Plan of Care for each hospice patient. Continuously evaluates personal and professional performance and makes necessary changes to increase productivity and quality of care delivered. Adheres to and supports the policies, procedures, goals, and objectives of hospice to assure quality patient care. Strives for independence and sound critical decision-making regarding the delivery of patient care in a cost-effective manner without compromising quality. Develops the patient’s plan of care in collaboration with other professionals and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory to promote physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Familiar with the concepts and needs of patients/families who are facing death and dying issues. Effective communication skills, both verbally and written.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing. Required

Work Experience

• 1 year Clinical experience. Required

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Upon Hire Required
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation Upon Hire Required

Additional Licenses And Certifications

• Current driver's license, valid vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation Required

Business Unit: Piedmont Augusta Hospital