Clinical Resource Nurse

Community Hospice & Palliative Care • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Clinical Resource Nurse in Hospice provides clinical leadership and serves as an educational resource for staff. The role teaches orientation, develops curriculum, mentors new staff, maintains clinical skills, and serves as a liaison between clinical teams and other departments or agencies to support seamless patient care and compliance with hospice standards. The position also supports quality improvement, clinical education, documentation, and patient care as needed.

The listed qualifications and experience may be acquired through the stated levels of education and experience or an equivalent combination. This description outlines the general nature and level of the work, is not an exhaustive list of duties or requirements, and may be modified as organizational needs change. Employment is at-will and the description does not constitute an employment contract.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of hospice philosophy, end-of-life care, and symptom management.
• Excellent teaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement educational programs.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team collaboration skills.
• Current RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases before direct patient contact.
• Current immunizations, including but not limited to TB, Hepatitis, and Flu.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years of experience in hospice or palliative care nursing is preferred.
• Experience in staff education, curriculum development, or clinical mentorship is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate orientation programs for new clinical staff.
• Develop and update educational curriculum to meet regulatory and organizational standards.
• Mentor and support clinical staff during onboarding and throughout their professional development.
• Maintain advanced clinical skills and provide hands-on training in hospice-specific care.
• Evaluate RN/LPN and CNA competencies in hands-on and didactic skills.
• Provide ongoing education and competency assessments for clinical staff.
• Conduct supervisory visits and provide performance coaching for nurses and CNAs as needed.
• Provide performance input and feedback to the appropriate manager and/or preceptor.
• Serve as a liaison between clinical teams and other departments or external agencies to promote collaboration and continuity of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with hospice regulations.
• Serve as an EMR training superuser and clinical resource for documentation expectations.
• Perform chart audits as needed.
• Assist with policy development and implementation related to clinical practice and education.
• Participate in committees, programs, and workgroups.
• Assist with patient visits when needed.
• Participate in public speaking, community relations, and seminars as appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time