What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Part-time) position at Hospice of the Golden Isles?
Job Description Summary
Under the general direction of the Patient Care Administrator, the Registered Nurse serves as primary nurse for assigned patients, ensuring that each receives appropriate services by the hospice interdisciplinary team. The RN provides direct nursing care to patients in accordance with current Federal and State guidelines and to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.
- Job DescriptionJob DescriptionRespond to calls from patients and family in a timely and professional manner.
Perform nursing duties according to Hospice Nursing standards of practice and HGI policies and procedure. Display critical thinking skills to problem solving and manage patient and family issues according to Hospice and Standard of Practice and HGI policies and procedures. Maintain excellent direct care nursing skills. Complete required documentation in an informative and descriptive manner on each patient each day. Develop and maintain a good working rapport with all personnel to ensure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the patient and family. Complete required documentation upon admission, transfer, discharge, or death of patient. Assist with marketing and public education to promote HGI. Pronounce patients at time of death as needed. Assume primary responsibility for patient and family. Evaluate overall physical, mental, emotional state of patient’s family. Develop, implement, review and update an interdisciplinary plan of care which addresses medical needs and social needs. Monitors patient’s treatments and medication. Provide information and educate patient and family. Initiate communication with attending physicians, other hospice staff members and other agencies as needed to coordinate optional care. Supervise and document observance of C.N.A. delivery of care according to HGI Policy and regulatory requirements. Assist other nurses/case managers to include assuming primary responsibility for patient when necessary. Inform the PCC of unusual or problematic patient/ family issues.
- Additional Job DescriptionAdditional Job DescriptionMust possess a current license to practice as an RN in the State of Georgia. Must be knowledgeable of nursing practices and procedures. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must have the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, and visitors. Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Must have patience, tact and a cheerful dispositions and enthusiasm. Must demonstrate the ability to assess and manage pain and other symptoms of discomfort in patients. Must have the ability to cope with patient/family emotional stress and support individual beliefs/lifestyles. Must maintain current CPR certification, driver’s license and auto insurance coverage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.80 - $43.19 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
- Oncology
- Primary Care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brunswick, GA 31525: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $29 - $43