Hospice Registered Nurse in Fayetteville, GA with $2120 Weekly Gross
About The Position
Sage Group HealthCare Staffing is seeking an RN Hospice for a 13-week travel/contract position in Fayetteville, GA. This role involves providing and coordinating care for assigned hospice patients in their homes, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and supporting patient recovery. The nurse will empower patients and families by educating them on disease management, providing hospice nursing care within professional standards, and ensuring physician orders are followed. Ongoing assessment of patient status, documentation of visits within 24 hours, and notification of physicians regarding significant changes are key responsibilities. The position also includes providing bereavement support to families as needed and covering territories in Fayetteville, GA, and surrounding areas.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse: 1 year - Required
- Recent/Current Hospice Nursing experience: 1 year with the last 3 years – Required
- Home Care Home Base (HCHB) charting experience – Required
- Must have valid Driver’s License and Personal Auto Insurance
- Must be Covid Vaccinated or provide medical or religious exemption
- ASN or an equivalent – Required
- RN License for State applying or Compact if accepted - Required
- BLS Certification from AHA or American Red Cross - Required
Nice To Haves
- BSN or an equivalent – Highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate care for assigned hospice patients in comfort of their homes.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans including Start of Care and admissions as assigned.
- Support patient recovery and ability to stay at home - enabling them to spend quality time with their loved ones and doing the activities they enjoy.
- Empower patients and families to reach healthcare goals by educating them on disease management.
- Provide Hospice nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
- Document and complete charting for all patient visits within 24 hours.
- Provide bereavement support to patient’s families as needed.
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement: $0.54/mile for distance covered between patient home appointments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
