What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Care Specialist position at Georgia Hospice Care?
**Job Summary:**
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team at Georgia Hospice Care. As a Nurse Care Specialist, you will be responsible for evaluating patients, creating personalized care plans, and providing high-quality patient care in a supportive and inclusive environment.
**About Us:
Georgia Hospice Care is a leading provider of hospice and palliative care services in the state. Our mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support to patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. We prioritize compassion, empathy, and respect in all aspects of our work.
**Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate patients' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Develop and implement individualized care plans that address patients' goals and priorities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care, including symptom management, medication administration, and wound care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote informed decision-making
**Required Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia
- 2 years of experience in clinical nursing, preferably in hospice or palliative care
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
**Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package, including tuition reimbursement, paid time off, employee referral program bonuses, matching 401(k), annual merit increases, years of service award bonuses, pet insurance, financial and legal assistance programs, mental health and counseling programs, dental and orthodontic coverage, vision insurance, health care with low premiums, $500 matching health savings account, short-term and long-term disability, and Virgin Pulse wellness program.
