Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Homecare, PRN Weekend

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah Inc. in Savannah, GA is seeking an RN to evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and provide nursing care to patients and families across all settings. The role emphasizes confidentiality, patient rights, cultural sensitivity, and alignment with Hospice Savannah’s values.

This PRN homecare position rotates days, evenings and weekends. Requires GA RN license, BSN preferred, CPR, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation; extensive driving may exceed 500 miles weekly.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Georgia required; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in hospice, oncology, med-surg or home health with direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and provide nursing care to patients and families.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights; document care accurately; collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Customer service

Assessment

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Word

Outlook

Database knowledge

Education

RN license in GA

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Location: Hospice Savannah Inc. – SAVANNAH, GA 31406

Schedule: PRN, Every Other Saturday: 8pm - 8am

SUMMARY

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 diversity 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 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. Minimum of one year of RN experience in hospice, oncology, med‑surg or home health providing direct patient care required. Hospice or Oncology certification preferred. 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 PRN position works as needed, 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 House during meal breaks. The Homecare position is required to take back-up on call and may be required to provide care in what has been determined by local authorities as a high-risk crime area and unsafe situations (potential or actual). 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. The Homecare positions are required to perform patient visits utilizing their personal vehicle. Although each RN may be designated to a specific department/region in our service area, at times they may be required to serve patients outside of their department/specific region. This Homecare position requires extensive driving that may exceed 500 miles per week.