About this opportunity
Hospice Savannah lists this Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice, Full-time opportunity in savannah, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Details
Job Location: Hospice Savannah Inc., SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Bonus: $10,000.00
Schedule
Every Other Weekend (Nights) + 3 Nights/week
Week 1
38 hrs/week
Sunday 8p-830a
Tuesday 12a-0830a
Wednesday 12a-0830a
Thursday 12a-0830a
Week 2
37 hrs/week
Monday 12a-0830a
Tuesday 12a-0830a
Friday 12a to 0800a
Saturday 8p-0800a
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 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.
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 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 Inpatient Unit 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 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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Worksite address
savannah, GA, 31441, US
Who can apply
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