Description
Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care is locally-owned with offices located in Atlanta, Covington and Roswell, offering end-of-life care to those with life limiting illnesses in the communities we serve. We believe that this very special care is best provided by professionals who live and work in the community they serve. At Longleaf Hospice and Palliative Care, we integrate and address the diverse, seen and unseen needs of patients and their families.
As a 7 On / 7 Off After Hours Registered Nurse, you will:
Complete an initial assessment of patient and family to determine hospice care needs
Provide a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness
Use health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis
Triage calls and assists patient/primary caregiver with problem resolution; counsel the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs
Make visits for symptom management and support as needed
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Maintain current, accurate, detailed reports in accordance with policy
Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions to the IDG
Provide health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan
Obtain and receive physician orders as required
Pronouncement of patients
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Current license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Georgia
Current and continued CPR certification
At least one or two years of recent home care experience; hospice experience highly preferred
Good verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills
Responsible valid driver’s license; reliable, insured, automobile for making home visits required