The Hospice RN is responsible for providing quality care, maximizing patient comfort, and enhancing the quality of life for patients and families through assessment, intervention, and education in the field. This role also involves overseeing and case managing assigned patients, including supervising LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned field staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida, with a minimum of one year of nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting preferred. Essential requirements include strong ethical standards, sound critical thinking, reliable transportation, and the ability to maintain all required clinical and mandatory education.
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Job description
$5,000 Sign On Bonus - Field - East Pasco County - Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Hospice RN- Field is responsible for providing quality care to patients with Gulfside Healthcare Services, in the field.
The field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes.
The Hospice RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family.
The Hospice RN- Field oversees and case manages the needs of the patients assigned to them.
This includes providing supervision for the L.P.N.’s, C.N.A.’s, and other assigned staff in the field.
The Hospice RN- Field is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical and mandatory education requirements and for meeting the established standards of their profession as well as those accountable for his/her practice, assigned duties/patient care, and is an advocate for patients/families and their profession.
Schedule
8a - 5p M-F
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
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
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 clinical 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 Nurse Care Manager
Skills and competencies
Maintains up to date skill sets as required to care for patients
Possesses ability to multi-task; exhibits adaptability and flexibility in meeting Gulfside Healthcare Services objectives
Ensures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and regulations
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures of the clinical department; adheres to and assists in the evaluation of the same
Assists in maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance
