RN Hospice Nurse IPU (Overnight PRN) Position Available In Gwinnett, Georgia

RN Hospice Nurse IPU (Overnight PRN) MeSun Health Services, Inc. Hospice and Palliative Care Center Lawrenceville, GA Job Details Part-time |

PRN Estimated:

$72.5K – $82K a year 6 hours ago Qualifications Inpatient RN License Hospice experience Hospice care Intake BLS Certification Mid-level Driver’s License Case management Computer skills 1 year Care plans Documentation review Teaching Hospital experience Nursing Full Job Description Mesun Health Services provides comprehensive, compassionate care for our community over the entire spectrum of medical treatment, from complete, treatment to comfort measures. This ensures personalized care to patients and their families that meet their cultural needs. Our value is to promote a healthcare environment and culture in which associates want to work, and community members wish to receive their care. We are seeking a Full-Time, experienced, energetic, strong, and dedicated Hospice Nurse Case Manager to lead the exceptional nursing services Hospice Nurse delivered to our patients. As an Hospice RN at Mesun, you will be treated as a valuable member of our healthcare team.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. 2. Valid license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia 3. Hospice experience highly desirable 4. Current Basic Life Support Certification 5. Minimum one year recent professional nursing experience 6. Valid Georgia Driver’s License 7. Able to cope with emotional stress and be tolerant of individual lifestyles 8. Sensitive to the needs of terminally ill patients and families and one’s own feelings about dying and death. 9. Basic computer skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates under the direction of the Clinical Director and the Medical Director’s orders. Responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family care to support terminally ill patients and families in skilled nursing facilities, or residential care facilities. The frequency of patient / family contacts will be at the discretion of the case manager and his/her assessment of need, but it will be a minimum of once per week. Hospice RN endeavors to utilize teaching, assessment, and intervention skills to provide comfort care and maximize the quality of life for the patients and families. 1. Assess IPU needs, being aware of the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects, and gather data on social, economic, and cultural factors that may influence health, well-being and quality of life. 2. Assist patients with concern and empathy; respect confidentiality and privacy; and communicate in a courteous and respectful manner. 3. Provide direct care to patients as prescribed in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care to maintain the highest level of comfort and quality of life. 4. Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status via a variety of mediums of communication (verbal, written, email, computer documents, and databases). Document patient care reflecting nursing interventions, patient response to care, patient needs, problems, capabilities, limitations, and progress toward goals. Documentation includes evidence of appropriate patient/significant other teaching, and the understanding of these instructions is noted in the medical record. Maintain up-to-date charts and records on patient care and regular communication with the physician regarding changes in the patient’s care plan. 5. Investigate and follow through on unusual orders or requests for service or information. 6. Perform blood draws if required.

Job Types:

Part-time, PRN Physical Setting:

Inpatient Experience:

Hospice care: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

RN License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Lawrenceville, GA (Required)

Work Location:

On the road