RN-Field/Triage Hospice

Empath Health•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, serves families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. This role provides after-hours hospice nursing care and support to patients and families in patient homes, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, hospice houses, or hospitals. Under the direction of a licensed physician and as directed by the Triage team, the RN assesses patients, manages discomfort, provides symptom relief, and uses specialized palliative and end-of-life nursing skills to maximize comfort and quality of life. The nurse also provides caregiver and family support, including bereavement support when indicated, and performs post-mortem care. The position requires timely, accurate electronic medical record documentation and review and updating of care plans, physician orders, medication administration records, pharmacy profiles, and other records to ensure patient and family needs are met. The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday from 4 p.m. to midnight.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current unrestricted Florida RN license.
Current, valid CPR certification.
At least one year of experience providing direct patient care in an acute-care hospital environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.
CHPN certification strongly encouraged within three years of employment.
BSN or MSN preferred.
An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the educational/professional requirements.

Responsibilities

Visit patients after hours and provide clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support as directed by the Triage team.
Perform patient assessments, manage discomfort, and provide symptom relief under the direction of a licensed physician.
Use nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient and family unit.
Attend patient deaths, provide bereavement support to caregivers and families as indicated, and perform post-mortem care.
Document patient services accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, reflecting the individualized plan of care and intervention outcomes.
Review and update the Plan of Care, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile, and other records to ensure patient and family needs are met.