RN Weekend On-Call- Full Time

Affinity Hospice•Stockbridge, GA

21h

About The Position

The registered nurse/case manager plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care. The nurse draws on nursing experience, with an emphasis on community health education, and uses community resources to plan and direct services for individuals and families in their homes and communities. This is a full-time weekend on-call position scheduled from Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m.

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 insured automobile that is in good working order and meets state and/or organizational requirements.
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.
Ensure 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 on-call responsibilities and provide on-call service to patients and families as assigned.
Supervise hospice aides and licensed practical nurses.
Perform other nursing duties assigned by management to support department goals and initiatives.