RN Care Center (PRN)

Empath Health•Summerfield, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is hiring a caring and motivated PRN RN Care Center nurse to provide exceptional care at its Hospice House in Summerfield. The role involves 12-hour shifts, a minimum of four shifts per month, including two shifts on a weekend day. The RN may also be asked to work at Ocala Hospice Houses as needed. The RN serves as a case manager, working with patients and families, the interdisciplinary team, attending physicians, and partnering facilities to identify goals, develop and update Plans of Care, and evaluate progress. The role includes administering, monitoring, and documenting medications; providing patient and family education; and delivering compassionate care guided by palliative care and end-of-life principles. The RN directs and oversees care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides, collaborates with Care Center nursing leadership, maintains competencies and staffing ratios, and supports Care Center operations, including disaster preparedness, fire safety, inspections, and surveys. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
At least one year of current active nursing experience.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
Must be flexible and able to work at an alternate facility when reassigned for business needs; if self-driving, must maintain a valid driver’s license and valid automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience caring for terminally ill patients or patients with life-threatening illnesses.
One year of experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Identify patient and family goals, develop a Plan of Care with the patient, family, interdisciplinary team, attending physician, and/or partnering facility, and continually evaluate progress toward goals.
Update Plans of Care according to policy and guidelines and as needs change; perform case management duties.
Administer, monitor, and document medications via all routes using age-specific care practices, and provide appropriate patient and family teaching.
Identify age-specific patient and caregiver learning needs, motivations, barriers, abilities, and preferences, and tailor teaching strategies and follow-through accordingly.
Provide compassionate care following palliative care and end-of-life principles, policies, and guidelines.
Direct and oversee care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides in accordance with agency policy and Care Center protocols.
Collaborate with Care Center nursing leadership regarding changes in patient condition, patient or family concerns, and nursing staff needs.
Support Care Center care delivery by adhering to approved staffing ratios and maintaining Care Center competencies.
Participate in and supervise others in disaster preparedness, fire safety, regulatory inspections, and surveys.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Work at an alternate facility when needed for reassignment, with the colleague responsible for transportation costs.