Job Description

Hospice Nurse RN Description

OFFERING $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

. Appalachian Hospice is looking for a full-time RN to serve patients of our Cleveland office. Appalachian Hospice based in Blairsville, GA (with offices in Blairsville, Calhoun and Jasper, GA) is a locally owned and operated company. Its owners have successfully operated other Georgia based hospice and home health care providers. Their proven record is founded on putting its patient and employees first. Local ownership means local accountability and control verses being at the mercy of the "corporate" office typically mandating a business model focused on the "bottom line".

At Appalachian Hospice, we believe in a staff model designed to give the nurse time to build a trusting and valued relationship with your patients and their families. We do not push "unrealistic" productivity. We except our nurses to provide outstanding clinical care delivered with compassion and respect.

Please consider joining our Cleveland based team today.

Overview:

The Hospice Nurse - RN (Registered Nurse) utilizes a Case Management approach to facilitate comprehensive nursing assessment, planning and care to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with the interdisciplinary plan of care and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will function as primary liaison between physician, patient/family and hospice team. Further, you will

Provide direct patient care services, with a reasonable case load, to hospice patients and supportive care to the patient's family Manage an interdisciplinary group consisting of LPNs, CNAs and support staff to enhance the quality of hospice care Evaluate patient/family needs and assist in the preparation and execution of the plan of care for each patient Maintain all assigned patient clinical records Participate in company quality assessment and performance improvement programs

Qualifications:

RN (Registered Nurse) license in Georgia. Current CPR certification. Previous experience in hospice or home health Willingness to serve weekday on-call. Must have reliable automobile, valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.

We Offer

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Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, Dental and Life Insurance, PTO, 401k plan with match, Flexible Spending account Competitive salaries $5,000 sign-on bonus Mileage reimbursement Cell phone reimbursement
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road