Registered Nurse (RN) - Baylor Weekend Days, Hospice Inpatient Unit, Full-time

Hospice Savannah Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah Inc in Savannah, GA seeks a registered nurse to evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and provide nursing care to patients and families across settings. The RN will maintain confidentiality and uphold patient rights per directives, while accommodating cultural differences.

Requires GA RN license, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation. BSN preferred with strong documentation and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with GA RN license.
• BSN preferred; CPR certification and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to interact professionally with patients, families and staff.
• Proficient computer skills including Word/Outlook for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and plan nursing care.
• Provide nursing care to patients and families in all settings.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in records.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and support patient rights.
• Coordinate with families and healthcare team to support goals.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

GA RN License

CPR certification

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ScheduleFriday - SundayDays, 7a-7pSUMMARY: The RN uses experience, knowledge, judgment and skills to evaluate patients for eligibility for hospice care and to provide nursing care to patients and families in all settings. Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. The RN is committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Hospice Savannah concept while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization’s service excellence standards.QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred with a current GA RN License. Current CPR certification, valid driver's license, automobile Insurance and reliable transportation required. Ability to successfully interact with patients, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the community along with excellent customer service, assessment and documentation skills required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word and Outlook, and database knowledge required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires moderate visual concentration for patient charting/documentation. This position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases and requires skill in standard safety precautions. The RN requires the mobility to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 pounds using proper body mechanics.WORK ENVIRONMENT: A full-time position works a 36 hour work week, rotating days, evenings, or weekends, with occasional requests to work additional days/hours/holidays as needed. At times, due to patient census and acuity, this position may be required to remain on site at Hospice Inpatient Unit during meal breaks. This position encounters stressful situations with patients and their families regarding end of life care. The RN must be able to accurately, timely and concisely document the patient/family encounter using a computer.