RN Weekend On-call- Full Time

Affinity Hospice • Athens, GA

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About The Position

Affinity Hospice is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse/Case Manager for a weekend on-call position. The nurse plans, organizes, directs, and provides hospice care, drawing on nursing experience and community resources to meet the needs of patients and families in their homes and communities. The position is scheduled from Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Monday at 8:00 a.m. and includes providing on-call service to patients and families as assigned. The nurse also supervises 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.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills.
• Nursing skills as described in 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.
• 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 the agency’s 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Gas card program
• 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree