HOSPICE VISIT NURSE

Avow Hospice•Whiskey Creek, FL

1d•$73,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Under physician's orders, the Hospice Visit Nurse identifies patients' and families' physical and emotional needs and coordinates care to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life. The role assesses patients, implements and evaluates plans of care, provides nursing interventions and medication administration, coordinates with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams, and supports patients and families, including at the time of death. The position is based in Lee, Hendry and/or Glades Counties, Florida, and offers a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the posting states that nights, weekends, and on-call duty are not required, while also noting that coverage may be needed for holidays, on-call, weekends, illness, vacation, and hurricanes. The nurse supervises the HHA/CNA plan of care and completes required documentation, chart reviews, and emergency preparedness procedures. The position requires an associate degree in nursing and a current Florida RN or LPN license, along with a valid Florida driver's license and Healthcare Provider CPR certification.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Current Florida RN or LPN license to practice.
Valid Florida Driver's License.
Healthcare Provider CPR Certification.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions; must pass the math test at interview before starting orientation and annually.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including turning, moving, and lifting patients without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.
Spanish language skills preferred.
Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred or within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

Assess patients' physical and emotional needs and document findings in the Electronic Medical Record at the time of care.
Recognize, report, and document significant findings or changes in a patient's condition to the clinical manager and/or physician.
Regularly assess needs for medical supplies, equipment, medications, and alternative levels of care.
Contribute to the interdisciplinary care plan with the RN case manager and multidisciplinary team, including updating the plan as needed.
Identify patient and family education needs and develop teaching plans with the RN case manager using available resources.
Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings when the assigned RN case manager is unavailable.
Implement care plans, physician-directed care, and nursing interventions in accordance with policies and procedures.
Plan and/or administer medications with knowledge of their actions, contraindications, side effects, and desired outcomes.
Coordinate care with team members, outside services, and nursing agencies.
Provide information and direction to HHAs/CNAs and document supervision according to policy.
Complete accurate, concise, and timely documentation and report infections or suspected infections on the appropriate forms.
Attend to and prepare the body after death, support the family emotionally, and provide direction for arrangements within established guidelines.
Continually evaluate care plans, nursing care, patient responses, and intervention effectiveness, making revisions in coordination with the RN case manager.
Communicate changes in patient status to the physician and notify the physician at the time of death.
Perform chart reviews as assigned and maintain patient safety.
Supervise the HHA/CNA plan of care.
Perform other related work as directed by the clinical manager and/or director.
Provide holiday, on-call, weekend, illness, vacation, and hurricane coverage as needed; follow the Comprehensive Emergency Management Grid during activated emergencies.