Visting Nurse Health System for Charge Nurse, RN – Hospice in Atlanta, GA

For experienced nurses who are ready to take on greater clinical responsibility and make a meaningful difference in patient care, this Visiting Nurse opportunity offers a rewarding role within a respected home health care organization. As a Charge Nurse, the selected professional will provide advanced nursing care, apply strong clinical judgment, and help coordinate care for residents with more complex needs. The position also provides an opportunity to take a leadership role by supporting nursing staff, supervising care team members, and sharing essential clinical and assessment skills with colleagues.

This role is ideal for a confident nursing professional who can work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include nursing assessment and diagnosis, care delegation, staff education, clinical supervision, record quality, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. With a required Georgia nursing license, at least three years of clinical experience, current CPR certification, and the ability to work the 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift, candidates can join an organization with a long-standing commitment to compassionate and innovative home health and end-of-life care throughout the Atlanta community.

Visiting Nurse Job Description:

The Charge Nurse demonstrates clinical expertise in nursing assessment, nursing diagnosis, and advanced proficiency in technical skills necessary for developing, providing, and delegating care for the residents assigned to the care team. Provides care to residents needing clinically advanced nursing care. Makes assignments in collaboration with the Residential Care Manager to the Residential Care Providers (LPN), and Certified Nursing Assistants. Assists in the evaluation and supervision of the facility’s LPN’s and Certified Nursing Assistants. The Takes leadership role in educating other nursing staff in specific technical and assessment skills applicable to that team level.

**Must be available to work 7 pm – 7 am**

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate School of Nursing. Preference is given to individuals with Baccalaureate Degree or higher.

LICENSURE: Must have current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Nursing.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 3+ years of experience in a clinical setting per discipline. (Hospice not required); At least 3 years individual and group counseling experience as MSW or CHAP

JOB KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS:

• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in advanced practice nursing skills, including the nursing process and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate knowledge of proficiency in the quality of clinical records & customer satisfaction surveys.
• Must be able to function independently and more efficiently.
• Requires proven interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates self-initiative, proven decision-making skills and time management skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other funding source regulations as applied to hospice services preferred.
• Current CPR certification required. Commitment to creativity and flexibility in the team.
• Ability to maintain communication with the Company’s telecommunication systems.
• Ability to pass a written medication test.

Visiting Nurse Health System, Georgia’s largest nonprofit home care provider has a rich 60-year tradition of serving its mission of delivering compassionate, innovative and cost-effective care management, home health and end of life care in the Atlanta community. Its vision is to set the standard for quality in Georgia and be the first place patients, families, payers and other healthcare providers select when in need of home care or hospice services.

Visiting Nurse Health System provides professional clinical and care management services to over 5,000 patients in metropolitan Atlanta every day.

Visiting Nurse Health System is an EOE.

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Overall, this Visiting Nurse position offers experienced nurses an opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, education, and care coordination. The role is particularly well suited to professionals who demonstrate sound judgment, strong communication, independence, and a genuine commitment to quality patient care. By joining a long-established home care organization serving thousands of patients across metropolitan Atlanta, qualified candidates can contribute their expertise while helping advance compassionate and effective healthcare services.