Registered Nurse- PRN

Affinity Hospice • Marietta, GA

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About The Position

The registered nurse/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care. The role draws on nursing experience, with emphasis on community health education, and builds from community resources to plan and direct services that meet the needs of individuals and families in their homes and communities.

The nurse case manages and provides clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family; implements, develops, and documents patient plans of care; and helps ensure continuity and quality of care through appropriate documentation. The position also includes on-call duties, supervision of hospice aides and licensed practical nurses, and other nursing duties assigned by management.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.
• Able to lift, position, and/or transfer patients.
• Able to lift supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care, home health, or hospice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Case manage and provide clinical direction to the interdisciplinary team, physician, and family.
• Implement, develop, and document the patient plan of care.
• Provide care using infection control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA.
• Assure continuity of quality patient care with appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families.
• Supervise hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
• Perform other nursing duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay.
• Gas card and car maintenance stipend.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits for full-time employees.
• 401K.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal company advancement.
• Free end-of-life training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree