Registered Nurse - PRN

Affinity Hospice • Madison, AL

4d

About The Position

Affinity Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse to plan, organize, direct, and provide hospice care. The nurse uses nursing experience, especially in community health education, and draws on community resources to plan and direct services for individuals and families in their homes and communities. This PRN role includes case management, clinical direction of the interdisciplinary team, and supervision of hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate, or baccalaureate school of nursing.
• Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order, in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills.
• Nursing skills as specified by the 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.
• Ensure continuity of quality patient care and appropriate documentation.
• Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Promote the agency's 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.
• 401(k).
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.
• Internal company advancement.
• Free end-of-life training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree