Hospice Registered Nurse PRN

Compassus•Fayetteville, GA

23d

About The Position

The Hospice Registered Nurse models Compassus values and promotes its philosophy, using the 6 Pillars of Success as a foundation. The nurse upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and promotes positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders. As an interdisciplinary team (IDT) member, the nurse provides routine and emergency assessments, including admissions responsibilities, along with educational and evaluative services for patients and families. The role supports patients and families in maintaining comfort and coping, flexes its schedule to meet agency staffing needs, and includes after-hours emergency support and on-call responsibilities. This position provides and coordinates clinical and psychosocial care through case management, collaborates with the IDT and physicians, educates patients and caregivers, and maintains required clinical documentation. The nurse helps address crises and meet needs in the home to prevent unwarranted hospitalizations. Compassus describes a culture of compassion, respect, appreciation, professional growth, mentorship, leadership pathways, and personalized development. The company also highlights competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, recognition, and a culture of belonging.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state or states of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to understand and embrace the integrated healthcare-at-home philosophy.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing practice or equivalent experience.
Hospice, oncology, home health, and/or long-term care experience.

Responsibilities

Complete routine and emergency patient assessments as required by departmental policy, including admissions responsibilities.
Provide clinical and psychosocial services in accordance with the plan of care through case management.
Record observations, treatments, and other pertinent information.
Communicate with the IDT, Medical Director, and attending physician about measures to alleviate symptoms and monitor responses.
Provide physical and emotional support to patients and families during crises, coordinating with the psychosocial team.
Meet patient and family needs in the home and respond proactively and reactively to crises to prevent unwarranted hospitalizations.
Manage routine and emergency patient care.
Collaborate with the IDT to provide clinical and psychosocial interventions and coordinate appropriate, continuous, quality hospice care.
Update the plan of care for the IDT.
Communicate and document plan-of-care changes to the Hospice RNCM or Hospice Director of Clinical Services.
Identify when intervention by other IDT members is needed and effectively communicate patient and family needs to the team.
Educate patients and caregivers about patient care, disease progression, the dying process, symptom control, and wound care.
Keep the physician and Medical Director informed about patient needs and condition.
Ensure documentation is available at the bedside.
Notify other IDT members of physician concerns and suggestions.
Submit required documentation and paperwork to contracted facilities at the end of visits.
Complete and submit IDT narratives, time logs, and all required documentation by 10 a.m. the following day.
Flex schedule to meet agency staffing needs and provide after-hours emergency support, including on-call coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.