Registered Nurse- Hospice

Halifax Health•Port Orange, FL

37d

About The Position

The Hospice RN coordinates and implements the overall plan of care for assigned patients in various hospice settings to help ensure the best possible quality of life. The role provides care for terminally ill patients and supports patients and families through education, assessment, pain and symptom management, and an interdisciplinary, patient- and family-centered plan of care. The nurse uses critical thinking, participates in quality improvement, maintains professional working relationships, and promotes a holistic approach to hospice care. Full-time RNs assist with after-hours and weekend coverage as assigned. On-call responsibilities are required.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Professional interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians, and ancillary department personnel.
Personal professional development, accountability, organization, and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
Certifications as required by the individual unit or area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement the overall plan of care for assigned hospice patients in various settings.
Provide all aspects of care for terminally ill patients.
Provide education to patients and families.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments.
Provide pain and symptom management.
Develop an interdisciplinary plan of care that reflects patient- and family-centered goals.
Use critical thinking skills.
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Maintain professional and positive working relationships.
Promote a holistic approach to the care of terminally ill patients.
Assist with after-hours and weekend coverage as assigned.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities.