REGISTERED NURSE

Avow Hospice•Naples, FL

22d•$34 - $39

About The Position

Multiple areas utilize staff, including, but not limited to, the Inpatient Unit (IPU), Care 24 field, Care24 Triage and Continuous Home Care (CHC). In all roles, the RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. The RN is skilled at assessment and management of pain and other complex symptoms frequently present at the end of life, including education and support to patient and family. The RN works with the interdisciplinary hospice team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families.

Requirements

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills including database software and general knowledge of email/outlook. Must be able to utilize device to document in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Math skills needed including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages/fractions with ability to calculate medication doses. Nurse must successfully pass the math test given at time of interview prior to starting orientation and annually.
Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the state of Florida
Healthcare Provider CPR required upon hire and maintained.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
All applicants offered a position are required to complete a screening through the Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

CHPN preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.
CHPN preferred; Required within 2 years of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures requiring the skills of a registered nurse according to policies, procedures and protocols.
Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings as needed.
Assists in development, implementation and revision of the interdisciplinary team care plan for each patient and family.
Establishes goals, interventions including the patient and family in the process.
Assess patient and report to the attending physician and appropriate interdisciplinary team members, response to treatments and medications as well as changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
Coordinate care with other interdisciplinary team members and with community resources as needed.
Teach, supervise and counsel the patient/family regarding pain and symptom management and psycho-social aspects of care for the terminally ill.
Assess and maintain patient safety.
Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate.
Provide medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognize and utilize opportunities for teaching identified needs with patients and families/caregivers.
Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
Supervise care provided by LPN’s and Home Health Aides.
Attend and participate in clinical education, in-service and nursing staff meetings.
Applies working knowledge of state, federal local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.
Documents accurate assessment of patient status and updates the plan of care as needed in the EMR. Documentation is completed at point of care and reflects interventions and response to care, focusing on patient’s goals.
Meets productivity expectations as set by the organization.
Other duties as assigned.
All staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs, departmental holiday rotation and follow the Comprehensive Emergency Management Grid during times of activated emergency situations.