REGISTERED NURSE, LANGDALE HOSPICE REIMBURSED

Description

Location: Hospice
Department: AR - HOSPICE HOUSE
Schedule: , Varied Hours/Shift,

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Staff Nurse RN is responsible as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team for the provision/supervision of skilled nursing care in order to maximize the comfort and health of hospice patients and their families. The Staff Nurse RN is expected to help in areas of need, home care or hospice facility, within any division/department of HOSG as directed by the nurse manager. Provides support to the primary nursing staff by assisting with scheduled and/or PRN visits in the patient care setting, or may be assigned to assist with referrals, admissions, and/or call coverage. May be required to work variable shifts in the inpatient setting as staffing or census needs dictate. Responsible for the assessment of patient/family needs and for working collaboratively with other Interdisciplinary Team Members to ensure that appropriate supportive care and symptom management services are provided in accordance with the attending physician’s orders and the Plan of Care. Participates in the development, maintenance and supervision of the plan of care for provision of certified nursing assistant services to patients. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES 

Required current licensure as a professional Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia, with BSN or higher professional nursing degree preferred. One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred Demonstrated understanding of and adherence to the hospice philosophy and ability to work as member of interdisciplinary team in meeting the unique needs of the terminally ill. Certification in hospice/palliative care strongly preferred. Must possess strong clinical skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care. Must have positive attitude with demonstrated ability to handle delicate situations and to communicate effectively with members of the hospice team, physicians and other referral sources, patients/families, and community agencies/institutions. Must possess ability to work non-judgmentally with persons of diverse cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles. Must be self motivated with strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and utilize critical thinking/problem-solving techniques Demonstrated ability to respond well to supervision and work independently with minimal direction and appropriate collaboration when required. Ability to operate clinical equipment as well as office equipment such as computers, telecommunications devices, etc. Must have current Georgia driver’s license with satisfactory driving record and the availability of a reliable, licensed and insured vehicle for use on the job. Must have current CPR certification