Registered Nurse - Hospice

Halifax Health•Ormond Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice RN will be responsible for coordination and implementation of the overall plan of care for the assigned patients in various hospice settings to assure the best possible quality of life is attained. Halifax Health is recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™. It serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. The team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Requirements

Currently licensed as an RN in State of Florida.
Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position.
Professionalism in 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.
On-Call responsibilities required.
Certifications as required by individual unit/area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordination and implementation of the overall plan of care for the assigned patients in various hospice settings to assure the best possible quality of life is attained.
Assist in the provision of after hours and weekend coverage as assigned.
Provides all aspects of care for the terminally ill patient
Provides patient and family education
Completes initial and on-going assessments
Provides pain and symptom management
Develops an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care which reflect pt./family centered goals
Uses critical thinking skills
Participates in Quality Improvement activities
Maintains professional and positive working relationships
Promotes a holistic approach to the care of the terminally ill