Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Eternal Faith•Bogart, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Case Manager performs admissions and administers nursing care for patients of all ages in their homes. The role coordinates care with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team, patients and families, and referring agencies, and assumes responsibility for coordination of care. The nurse assesses hospice patients, develops and documents care plans, communicates with physicians and other care professionals, and provides on-call services as assigned. This position works in patient homes and requires local travel, a flexible schedule, and the ability to respond to PRN emergency calls.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical care setting.
One year of full-time hospice experience.
Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.
Current State license as a Registered Nurse.
Current driver’s license.
Reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.
Ability to respond to PRN emergency calls.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and visitors.
Ability to make independent judgments and decisions and use logic and reasoning to evaluate solutions and address problems.
Ability to use a tablet and Electronic Health Record and review, assess, record, or type data quickly and accurately.

Responsibilities

Assess hospice patients using Nursing Assessment and LCD criteria to identify physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
Develop and document the plan of care in correlation with the assessment.
Provide nursing care using infection control measures, including OSHA measures.
Work with the Interdisciplinary Group/Team to ensure patient and family needs are met.
Communicate with attending physicians, hospice physicians, and other physicians involved in patient care.
Submit all required paperwork in a timely manner.
Participate in hospice-sponsored in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
Participate in the Hospice’s QAPI program.
Promote the Hospice’s philosophy and administrative policies.
Meet productivity standards.
Perform assigned on-call responsibilities and provide on-call services to patients and families.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, team members, and other health care professionals.
Travel to patient homes and office/support center locations as needed to deliver care or attend education.
Determine resources needed to provide quality patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.