RN Hospice IPU Nights

Gulfside Career•Zephyrhills, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN - IPU provides high-quality skilled care to patients with acute needs in the inpatient care unit. Using assessment, intervention, and education, the nurse works to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients and families. The role case manages patient needs during the assigned shift and provides supervision for LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff. This position works 12-hour night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including every other weekend. The nurse reports to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and is expected to communicate regularly with that manager. Gulfside Healthcare Services positions generally require an AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, with some Thrift Shoppe positions excepted.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
Must have reliable transportation to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
Must provide proof of automobile insurance and hold a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must complete the required AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Strong ethical standards and appropriate professional demeanor.
Sound critical-thinking, time-management, technical, and analytical skills, along with good judgment.
Well-organized, self-directed, and able to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Case manage the needs of patients in the IPU during the shift.
Assess ongoing physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Provide or oversee supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff.
Take independent action to identify problems and support policies and procedures.
Assist with orienting new staff members and provide mentoring, guidance, and resource support to coworkers and additional staff.
Maintain positive working relationships with team members across disciplines.
Address patient and family complaints and concerns.
Develop and strengthen relationships with care facility partners, and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
Educate community members about hospice care, its philosophy, and its concept through individual consultation.
Communicate regularly with the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and continuously assess areas for risk management.
Check organizational and departmental email at the start of each shift and stay current with communications.
Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with colleagues and management on nursing-process and service-related issues.
Create and implement nursing care plans, reviewing them daily and updating them as needed.
Consider financial implications when providing cost-effective nursing care and maintain professional nursing standards.
Complete required documentation before the end of the scheduled shift.
Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and communicate patient needs to other disciplines when requested.
Collaborate daily with the team physician regarding patient status.
Work with the Psychosocial team to determine an appropriate discharge plan for each patient.
Perform other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager - IPU.