Registered Nurse Serving Madison & Limestone Counties
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $34.00 - $53.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National recognition programs
Local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Job Description
SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice, part of Gentiva Healthcare, is a national leader in providing compassionate hospice, palliative, home health, and advanced illness management services. With nearly 600 locations across 38 states, the company is committed to delivering personalized care and support to patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice emphasizes dignity, comfort, and love, ensuring every patient receives the best possible end-of-life care in the comfort of their own home or preferred living environment. As a well-established healthcare organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment where caregivers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
- One or more years of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields
- A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered
- Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- CPR certification required
Job Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
- One or more years of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields
- A genuine hospice heart: compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered
- Comfortable providing care in diverse settings, including private homes and facilities
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- CPR certification required
Job Duties
- Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey
- Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient's individualized Plan of Care in their home, assisted living, or wherever they call home
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and others to build and refine personalized care plans
- Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support not just to the patient, but to their loved ones as well, offering education, comfort, and bereavement guidance
- Teach caregivers how to care for their loved one safely and confidently, offering both practical training and emotional reassurance
- Communicate important updates in patient condition to the care team, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation and follow infection control and compliance standards
- Support the organization's quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient
- Help patients and families understand and navigate topics such as medication administration, hospice philosophy and services, symptom and pain management, end-of-life processes and expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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