Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice Admissions, Full-time
Company: Hospice Savannah Inc
Location: Savannah
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
**BONUS - 5,000.00**2 Full-time Positions AvailableSchedule
A:Every Weekend + FridayFlexible Options ranging from 30 to 36
hours/weekFlexible shifts of 10 or 12 hours (9a-9p) or
(10a-8p)Schedule B:4, 10-hour shiftsTuesday - Friday,
10a-8pSUMMARY: 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.IND123QUALIFICATIONS: 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 30-40 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.
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