Hospice Nurse RN After Hours (E)

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in alignment with regulatory requirements and the Case Management Recipe.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation, ensures care plans reflect current patient status, and communicates effectively with the care team to coordinate optimal use of resources, especially in complex or high-risk situations.
• Provides education and emotional support to patients and caregivers based on individual needs, and actively participates in on-call rotations, admissions, and care transitions as directed.
• If serving as a Care Manager, coordinates all aspects of patient care including scheduling, medication management, plan of care oversight, IDG collaboration, and supervision of LPNs, LVNs, and Hospice Aides; participates in IDG meetings and patient/family conferences.
• If serving in an On-Call capacity, responds to triage calls, performs visits and assessments, coordinates care with the Administrator On Call, and may attend IDG meetings and family conferences; also participates in training, committees, and other duties as assigned within licensure scope.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state is required, with an associate degree preferred.
• CPR certification is recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia), along with prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and maintain reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team is required.
• This role involves regular physical activity, including lifting patients over 200 lbs with assistance, transporting supplies and equipment up to 20 lbs for distances of 500 feet, and frequent standing, walking, sitting, stooping, and reaching.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state is required, with an associate degree preferred.
• CPR certification is recommended (required for direct patient care in Georgia).
• Prior experience in hospice, home health, medical-surgical, or population-specific nursing such as geriatrics or pediatrics.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and state-required liability auto insurance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR systems.
• The ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

• Comprehensive nursing assessment and plan development.
• Timely and accurate documentation.
• Effective communication and coordination with care teams.
• Education and emotional support provision.
• On-call and emergency response.
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Physical activity and patient handling.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k).
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
• Company store credit for patient-facing employees.

Pay

$90,000 - $105,000 / year

Schedule

7 on / 7 off 5pm - 8am