Registered Nurse for Hospice Services

Responsible For

• Provides professional nursing care to Hospice Services patients.
• Identifies patient/family needs and provides supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders, plan of care and the Hospice Services policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing a comprehensive plan of care and goals within two days of the start of the patient's care and as necessary throughout the provision of service to assure response to the patient/family's changing needs.
• Collaborates with other members of the Interdisciplinary Group to develop a comprehensive plan of care and goals within two days of the start of the patient's care and as necessary throughout the provision of service to assure response to the patient/family's changing needs.
• Maintains regular communication with the Patient Care Manager for Hospice Services to review caseload.
• Maintains regular communication with the attending physician concerning Hospice Services patient/family caseload.
• Documents observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided in accordance with Hospice Services policy and procedures on the day services are rendered.
• Shares in providing 24-hour, seven-day week coverage to Hospice Services patients/families.
• Participates in Hospice Services orientation and in-service training programs for staff.
• Participates in Hospice Services and community programs as requested to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed in good standing to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• No less than six months experience in acute care setting as an RN prior to home care assignment, or experience as required by state regulations.
• Over one years experience as an RN preferred.
• Experience in Home Care or Hospice preferred.
• Current CPR.
• Ability to meet Hospice's conditions of employment regarding health clearance, and provisions of professional references.