Registered Nurse (RN), Hospice, Full-time

BONUS: $10,000.00Schedule: Every Other Weekend (Nights) + 3 Nights/weekWeek 1:38 hrs/weekSunday 8p-830aTuesday 12a-0830aWednesday 12a-0830aThursday 12a-0830aWeek 2:37 hrs/weekMonday 12a-0830aTuesday 12a-0830aFriday 12a to 0800aSaturday 8p-0800aSUMMARY: 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.