RN Hospice Nights

Gulfside Healthcare Services•South Highpoint, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Hospice Field provides quality hospice care to patients served by Gulfside Healthcare Services in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. Through assessment, intervention, and education, the nurse works to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for patients and families. The role case manages assigned patients, oversees their care needs, and supervises LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned field staff. The nurse is responsible for maintaining clinical and mandatory education requirements, meeting professional standards, and advocating for patients, families, and the nursing profession. The position reports to the Clinical Care Manager and is scheduled Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. to 9 a.m.

Requirements

Current Florida license as a registered nurse.
At least one year of nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting is preferred.
Strong ethical standards and appropriate professional demeanor.
Sound critical-thinking, time-management, technical, and analytical skills, as well as good judgment.
Well-organized, self-directed, and able to work as a team player.
Reliable transportation for timely performance of job duties.
Proof of automobile insurance and a valid Florida driver’s license; a copy of the license will be placed in the employee file.
Must pass an AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or hospice setting.

Responsibilities

Case manage the needs of assigned patients and families in the field.
Continuously assess patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Provide or oversee supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff.
Independently identify problems and take a proactive approach to resolving potential issues.
Support organizational policies and procedures.
Assist with the orientation of new staff members.
Serve as a resource person by mentoring and guiding coworkers and additional staff.
Maintain positive working relationships with team members across disciplines.
Address patient and family complaints and concerns.
Create and promote initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with facility partners.
Educate community members about hospice care, philosophy, and concepts through individual consultation.
Communicate regularly with the Clinical Care Manager and continuously assess risk-management areas.
Check organizational and departmental email at the start of each shift and stay current with communications.
Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate with colleagues and management on nursing-process and service issues.
Create and implement nursing care plans, review them daily, and update them as needed.
Consider financial implications when providing cost-effective nursing care.
Maintain professional standards of nursing practice.
Complete required documentation before leaving the scheduled shift.
Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Group and communicate patient needs to other disciplines when requested.
Collaborate daily with the team physician regarding patient status.
Perform other duties as requested by the Nurse Care Manager.