RN Weekend On call

Visiting Nurse Health System; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 99 000; Tempo parcial

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

403b Retirement Plan with CompanyMatch

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedule

Resumo da oferta

Visiting Nurse Health System is seeking a Hospice Weekend On-Call RN in Atlanta to deliver nursing care, education, and emotional support to terminally ill patients and families. The role requires assessment expertise, care plan development, and interprofessional coordination, with weekend shifts Friday–Monday or similar as assigned.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, Georgia RN license with CPR, and at least 1 year in hospice, critical care, or related fields.

Qualificações

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Georgia RN license and CPR certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in critical care, medical-surgical, hospice, oncology, or community health nursing.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Understanding of Medicare/Medicaid and hospice funding regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Provide nursing care and education to terminally ill patients and families.
• Develop and coordinate patient care plans and manage symptoms.
• Complete clinical documentation accurately and on schedule.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and other care settings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Medicare/Medicaid requirements.

Conhecimentos

Time management

Nursing assessment

Communication

Documentation

Care coordination

Formação académica

Nursing degree (Diploma/Associate/BSN)

Ferramentas

Electronic health records

Descrição da oferta de emprego

PRN Employees Atlanta - 30329, Atlanta, GA, US

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $99,000.00 Annually

Lead with compassion. Manage with purpose.

Who are we?

For over 75 years, Visiting Nurse Health System has cared for Atlanta as a leading, non-profit provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. We pride ourselves on helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home after illness, surgery, or a hospital stay. We offer not just a job, but purpose, impact, and the chance to care deeply for people in the comfort of their homes.

Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers when they need home healthcare services. We aim not only to achieve, but also to maintain exemplary patient and employee satisfaction levels. VNHS is dedicated to continuing our investment in strong community partnerships, providing coordinated care solutions, developing a top-performing workforce, and innovating technologies to improve affordability and access to patient care. We aim to be an organization where healthcare professionals not only prefer to work, but can also grow professionally. For more information on our organization, please visit us here .

Every day we strive to display our four core values:

• Respect & Integrity - We practice the highest ethical standards and honor our commitments. We are fair, transparent, honest, and person-centered in all our actions. We value the beliefs and opinions of our diverse community of patients and employees.
• Excellence - We are committed to delivering the best outcomes and highest quality service through the dedicated efforts of every team member. We are committed to continuous improvement in all that we do and strive to be leaders for others to emulate.
• Stewardship - We enhance the lives of those we serve through responsible planning and management of the resources entrusted to us, with each of us contributing toward a shared purpose.
• Care – We will provide compassionate person-centered care while respecting individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs

Job Overview

Visiting Nurse Health System is hiring a Hospice Weekend On-Call RN who provides nursing care, emotional support, and education to terminally ill patients and their families. This role requires clinical expertise in nursing assessment and diagnosis, along with advanced proficiency in technical skills needed to develop, provide, and coordinate patient care. The Weekend On-Call RN plays a key role by triaging patient and family calls, completing admissions, developing care plans, managing symptoms, and coordinating with interdisciplinary team members such as Chaplains and Social Workers. The RN will handle calls from patients, families, or facilities to assess needs, provide guidance, schedule visits, and ensure compassionate care delivery. Weekend schedules will vary (Friday through Monday or Saturday and Sunday), with exact hours specified in each RN’s formal offer letter.

What You’ll Do:

• Time Management:
  • Prioritizes tasks and manages time to ensure that deadlines are met.
  • Plans his or her time and sticks to those plans.
  • Prevents or manages interruptions until the highest priority tasks are accomplished.
• Patient Care Skills:
  • Provides nursing services as required per skills competency checklist.
  • Evaluates the patient's response to care as evidenced by visit note documentation.
  • Provides education to the patient & family on the disease process, self-care techniques, and prevention strategies, as evidenced by visit note documentation.
• Documentation:
  • All Clinical documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted to the office per policy and guidelines.
  • Documentation reflects notification of the physician when the patient’s status changes and revisions to the plan of care as appropriate.
• Regulatory:
  • Clinical record documentation demonstrates compliance with physician orders for care provided and the frequency of visits.
  • Obtains physician's orders for care and services provided per policy.
  • Complies with company's policies and procedures.
  • Documentation demonstrates compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and other regulatory requirements.
• Care Coordination:
  • Assesses & coordinates the need for additional services to enhance patients' care.
  • Assesses patients for admission to the Hospice Atlanta Program. Admits patients for care based on skilled need and payer source eligibility requirements.
  • Coordinates care between home and inpatient settings. Completes transfer form and communicates report to appropriate staff.
  • Makes referrals to other agencies on the patient's behalf.

Schedule:

• Friday - Monday
• Specific On-Call hours details as assigned
• Flexibility Required

Location:

You’re Perfect for the Position if you:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program (Diploma, Associate, or BSN preferred).
• Hold current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Nursing and a valid CPR certification.
• Have at least one year of experience in critical care, medical surgeries, hospice, oncology, or community health nursing (national certification preferred).
• Possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
• Understand the physical, social, and emotional needs of elderly, disabled, and terminally ill patients.
• Are knowledgeable about Medicare, Medicaid, and funding source regulations as they apply to hospice services.
• Demonstrate advanced nursing practice skills and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Have strong communication skills and can adapt to various audiences and situations.
• Are proficient with basic computer skills, including the internet, email, electronic documentation, and online HR platforms.

Why Work for Visiting Nurse Health System?

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedule

Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here.