The Hospice RN Weekends is responsible for providing quality care, utilizing assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life across various settings. This role involves case managing assigned patients, performing ongoing needs assessments, and supervising ancillary staff like P.N.'s and C.N.A.'s.
Requirements summary
Candidates must currently be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida and preferably have a minimum of one year of nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting. Essential requirements include strong ethical standards, reliable transportation with valid insurance and a Florida driver's license, and sound critical thinking and time management skills.
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West Pasco - Sat/Sun 8a-12a (32 hour work week) - Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Hospice RN Weekends is responsible for providing quality care to patients with GHS. The Field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. The Hospice RN Weekends utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The Hospice RN Weekends oversees and case manages the needs of the patients assigned to them.
Education and Qualifications
Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse
Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in a hospital, home health or hospice setting preferred
Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor
Should possess sound critical thinking, time management, technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong
The ideal candidate is a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and have a valid Florida driver’s license, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Case manages the needs of the patients and families in the field assigned to them
Performs ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention
Provides and/or oversees supervision of P.N.’s, C.N.A.’s, and other assigned staff
Responsible for completing admissions and hospital referrals as
Support and assist hospice inpatient units or crisis care cases as
Assist with audits or other duties as specified by CCM during down
Takes independent action to identify problems
Supports policies and procedures
Assists in the orientation of new staff members
Functions as a resource person; provides mentoring and guidance for co-workers and additional staff
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus
Maintains positive working relationships with team members of all disciplines
Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns
Creates and promotes initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with facility partners
Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community,
Communicates regularly with the Clinical Care Manager and continuously assesses areas for risk management
Maintains current with organizational and departmental communication via e-mail. All nursing staff are required to check their e-mail accounts at the start of each shift.
Effectively communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with colleagues and management on issues related to nursing process and service
Creates and implements nursing care plans which are reviewed daily and updated as needed
Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care
Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained
Completes required documentation prior to departing from scheduled shift
Actively participates in the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) and communicates patient needs appropriately to other disciplines when requested
Collaborates with team physician daily on the status of the patient
Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager
EEO Statement
Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
NOTE
All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
