On Call Rn, Hospice Reimbursed

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

At SGMC Health, we strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment. We are committed to providing the best care possible and are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care our staff provides.

SGMC offers a range of benefit options depending on the role you are entering, including healthcare, supplementary benefits, savings options, career advancement opportunities, and skill‑building experiences. Some key benefits include:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On‑the‑job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Hospice

AR - HOSPICE

Full Time, 7on/7off

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will report to the Nurse Manager and attending physician, providing skilled nursing assessment, planning, and care to manage the comfort and health of patients and families in accordance with Hospice of South Georgia policies and procedures. You will deliver 24‑hour skilled nursing intervention and supportive care in patients’ homes on weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and on‑call duties within a rotating 7on/7off schedule.

Utilizing physicians’ orders, critical thinking, and professional nursing skills, you will develop and implement a hospice plan of care tailored to each patient/family’s specific needs, in line with state and federal guidelines.

• Current RN license in the State of Georgia.
• Valid driver's license and good driving history as required by SGMC Health’s insurance carrier standards.
• Current CPR certification.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Completion of unit/service specific training program.
• One year experience in home health or hospice setting preferred.
• Positive attitude with the ability to handle delicate situations and communicate effectively with hospice team members, patients/families, and community agencies.
• Self‑motivated, autonomous, with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks, handle pressure, and apply critical thinking/problem‑solving techniques.
• Responsive to supervision.
• Adaptability to new situations.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and critically evaluate patient care issues.
• Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Effective communication with diverse patient and family populations across all ages, cultures, and behavior patterns.

The role includes office environments, patient homes, nursing homes, personal care homes, hospitals, and emergency departments. Duties may involve high levels of physical and emotional stress on a rotating 7on/7off basis, requiring standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting over 50 lbs, and operating clinical and office equipment. Exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases, long‑distance driving in all weather, and use of medical, office, and communication devices are expected.

Physical functional capacity is required as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

SGMC Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.