Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Inpatient Unit, Full-time Nights at HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC

Savannah, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing, Patient Care, Assessment Skills, Documentation Skills, Customer Service, Compassion, Teamwork, Cultural Diversity, Safety Precautions, Computer Proficiency, CPR Certification, Driving, Hospice Care, Oncology, Med-Surg, Home Health

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Hospice Savannah Inc. - SAVANNAH, GA 31406 Schedule: 3, 12-hour Shifts/Week SUMMARY: The RN uses experience, knowledge, judgment and skills to evaluate patients for eligibility for hospice care and to provide nursing care to patients and families in all settings. Maintains patient confidentiality and promotes patient rights as supported by agency, state and federal directives. Identifies cultural diversity and lifestyle choices and non-judgmentally accommodates for such differences. The RN is committed to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Hospice Savannah concept while consistently demonstrating the Hospice Savannah values and compliance with organization’s service excellence standards. CORE VALUES: The RN is expected to model the Hospice Savannah Corporate Values: Values: Excellence – I bring my best everyday. Accountability – I take responsibility for my own performance. Compassion – I impact life’s most sacred moments. Teamwork – I can’t do my job without you. Stewardship – What I do today ensures tomorrow. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred with a current GA RN License. Minimum of one year of RN experience in hospice, oncology, med-surg or home health providing direct patient care required. Hospice or Oncology certification preferred. Current CPR certification, valid driver's license, automobile Insurance and reliable transportation required. Ability to successfully interact with patients, families, physicians, Hospice Savannah staff, and the community along with excellent customer service, assessment and documentation skills required. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office to include Word and Outlook, and database knowledge required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires moderate visual concentration for patient charting/documentation. This position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases and requires skill in standard safety precautions. The RN requires the mobility to ambulate or lift a patient with or without the assistance of devices in excess of 75 pounds using proper body mechanics. WORK ENVIRONMENT: A full-time position works a 36-40 hour work week, rotating days, evenings, or weekends, with occasional requests to work additional days/hours/holidays as needed. At times, due to patient census and acuity, this position may be required to remain on site at Hospice House during meal breaks. The Homecare position is required to take back-up on call and may be required to provide care in what has been determined by local authorities as a high-risk crime area and unsafe situations (potential or actual). This position encounters stressful situations with patients and their families regarding end of life care. The RN must be able to accurately, timely and concisely document the patient/family encounter using a computer. The Homecare and Referral Center positions are required to perform patient visits utilizing their personal vehicle. Although each RN may be designated to a specific department/region in our service area, at times they may be required to serve patients outside of their department/specific region. This Homecare position requires extensive driving that may exceed 500 miles per week.

Responsibilities

The RN evaluates patients for hospice care eligibility and provides nursing care to patients and families in various settings. They maintain patient confidentiality and promote patient rights while accommodating cultural diversity.