Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Inpatient Unit, Full-time Days/Nights

Hospice Savannah; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospice Savannah in Savannah, GA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and provide nursing care to patients and families across settings. The RN will maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights as supported by agency directives.

The role requires recognizing cultural and lifestyle differences and accommodating them non-judgmentally while upholding the Hospice Savannah values and service standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing with GA RN license.
• BSN preferred; minimum one year RN experience in hospice, oncology, med-surg or home health providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients for hospice eligibility and provide nursing care to patients and families in all settings.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights according to directives.
• Identify and accommodate cultural and lifestyle differences.
• Document patient encounters timely and accurately using computer systems.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

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

Schedule

3, 12-hour shifts/week

Days OR Nights Available, 7a-7p OR 7p-7a

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 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. 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 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.