RN Crisis Care
About The Position
Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, provides compassionate hospice care to families across southwest Florida. The RN Crisis Care role coordinates patient and family care under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse, identifies patient and family needs, and contributes to an individualized plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary group. The position uses monitoring, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize comfort and quality of life, while providing personalized, respectful service and protecting confidentiality. The schedule is 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on a two-week rotation: Week 1 is Sunday, Monday, and Friday; Week 2 is Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Adequate and reliable transportation, adequate insurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Understanding of and ability to apply hospice nursing characteristics, including case management, crisis intervention, communication, teaching, thanatology, and needs assessment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Hospice certification.
- One year of experience in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing, or hospice nursing.
- Basic computer skills and experience with EMR software.
Responsibilities
- Support and carry out the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
- Coordinate patient and family care under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
- Identify patient and family needs.
- Contribute to and follow an individualized plan of care as part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG).
- Use monitoring, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life.
- Make patient and family comfort and care the highest priority.
- Provide personalized, sincere, and engaging service to patients and families.
- Address patient and family concerns promptly and effectively to ensure their satisfaction.
- Maintain confidentiality in the care of patients and families.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Wellness programs.
- More than five weeks of paid time off.
- Continuing education unit (CEU) support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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