Hospice RN (PRN)

Empath Health•Ocala, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of Marion, part of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to join its Crisis Care team. The nurse visits patients after hours in their homes, long-term care facilities, and/or assisted living facilities in Marion County to provide clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support. The role involves assessing patients and caregivers, coordinating care with families, the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, and partner facilities, and providing age-specific care and education. The nurse also documents care according to organizational standards, supports families after a patient’s death, supervises LPNs and Home Health Aides, and represents hospice care in the community. Evening and overnight shifts are available. The schedule includes two 12-hour weekend shifts per month.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
For field-based work, reliable transportation to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
Proof of valid automobile insurance for field-based work.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
Experience caring for terminal patients and others with life-threatening illnesses.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history and perform age-specific physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments; initiate appropriate referrals, interventions, and collaboration with patients, families, the IDT, physicians, and partnering facilities.
Identify age-specific patient and caregiver learning needs, motivations, barriers, abilities, and preferences, and tailor teaching strategies and follow-through accordingly.
Complete documentation in compliance with organizational standards, including productivity and timeliness requirements, policies, and practice guidelines.
Assist with closure contact and support following a patient’s death in collaboration with the IDT.
Direct and supervise care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides according to agency policy; evaluate Home Health Aide services every two weeks and conduct periodic on-site supervisory visits.
Educate and represent the community regarding hospice care philosophy and concepts through consultations, educational in-services, or seminars as assigned.
Provide IDT members with education regarding nursing aspects of patient and family care.
Administer, monitor, and document medications as prescribed by the attending physician; use age-specific care practices and provide appropriate patient and family teaching.