7 ON / 7 OFF AFTER HOURS REGISTERED NURSE at Longleaf Hospice LLC

Covington, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Hospice Care, Palliative Care, Initial Assessment, Physical Assessment, History Taking, Nursing Diagnosis, Triage, Problem Resolution, Symptom Management, Treatment Plan Modification, Record Keeping, Patient Monitoring, Physician Orders, CPR Certification, Home Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care is locally-owned with offices located in Atlanta, Covington and Roswell, offering end-of-life care to those with life limiting illnesses in the communities we serve. We believe that this very special care is best provided by professionals who live and work in the community they serve. At Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care, we integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families. As a 7 On / 7 Off After Hours Registered Nurse, you will: Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis Triage calls and assists patient/primary caregiver with problem resolution; counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs Make visits for symptom management and support as needed Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions Maintain current, accurate, detailed reports in accordance with policy Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions to the IDG Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan Obtain and receive physician orders as required Pronouncement of patients Other duties as assigned Requirements Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Georgia Current and continued CPR certification At least one or two years of recent home care experience; hospice experience highly preferred Good verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills Responsible valid driver’s license; reliable, insured, automobile for making home visits required

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will complete initial and physical assessments to determine hospice care needs, triage calls, and provide problem resolution and counseling to patients and families. Responsibilities also include making necessary visits for symptom management, modifying treatment plans, and maintaining accurate patient reports.