Hospice RN ( Registered Nurse) for 3-month contract

Trinity Life at Home•Lithonia, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Trinity Life at Home is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 3-month contract to work for a home hospice company, making home visits. The RN will be responsible for overseeing clinical care, developing and implementing care plans, providing training and supervision to Home Health Aides and LPNs, and coordinating care with other members of the interdisciplinary team. The RN will provide care and education to patients and their families at the end of life. This role is part of supplemental staffing for healthcare companies in the metro area. After the contract, the RN will be placed in a PRN staffing pool.

Requirements

Current unrestricted RN license in GA
Current CPR (American Heart Association) Certification
Proof of Negative TB test within the last 12 months
Valid GA driver's license
Insured and reliable automobile
Ability to work independently and with directions
Compassionate and friendly demeanor
Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to lift and transfer adult patients safely and without restriction

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Elderly, Hospice and Dementia patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ condition during every visit and document any observations
Take and record measurements of vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
Administer medication as ordered by the physician
Dress or redress open wounds and assess progress of healing
Continuously educate patients, their families and other caretakers on proper care strategies and procedures
Provide hospice/palliative care as needed to keep the client comfortable
Make recommendations for devices, tools or DME that might improve the client’s quality of life
Listen to patients and families and be prepared to respond to concerns or requests