RN Hospice IPU Nights

Gulfside Healthcare Services•Zephyrhills, FL

About The Position

The Hospice RN - IPU reports to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU (Inpatient Care Unit) and provides high-quality skilled care to patients with acute needs. The nurse uses assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients and families. During the assigned shift, the Hospice RN case manages patient needs and provides supervision for LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned IPU staff. This is a 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every other weekend required.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
At least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Strong ethical standards and appropriate professional demeanor.
Sound critical-thinking, time-management, technical, and analytical skills, and good judgment.
Well-organized, self-directed, and a team player.
Reliable transportation to perform responsibilities in a timely and appropriate manner.
Proof of automobile insurance and a valid Florida driver's license.
AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is required for Gulfside Healthcare Services positions, except some Thrift Shoppe positions.

Responsibilities

Case-manage the needs of IPU patients 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.
Independently identify problems and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
Support policies and procedures.
Assist with orientation of new staff and provide mentoring and guidance to coworkers and other 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.
Educate community members about hospice care, philosophy, and concepts through individual consultation.
Communicate regularly with the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and continually assess areas of 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 issues.
Create and implement nursing care plans, review them daily, and update them as needed.
Consider financial implications when providing cost-effective nursing care.
Maintain professional nursing practice standards.
Complete required documentation before leaving 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.