RN Hospice IPU Days

Gulfside Career•Zephyrhills, FL

17h

About The Position

The Hospice RN - IPU provides high-quality skilled care to patients with acute needs in an inpatient care unit. Using assessment, intervention, and education, the nurse works to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life for patients and their families. The nurse oversees and case manages patients’ needs during the shift, including supervising LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff. This position works 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., every other weekend, and reports to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor.
Sound critical-thinking, time-management, technical, and analytical skills, and good judgment.
Well-organized, self-directed, and able to work as a team player.
Reliable transportation to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
Valid Florida driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
Must meet the AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening requirement for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of nursing experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Case manage the needs of patients in the IPU during the shift.
Assess the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families on an ongoing basis, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Provide or oversee supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff.
Take independent action to identify problems and proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
Support organizational policies and procedures.
Assist with orientation of new staff members.
Serve as a resource person by providing mentoring and guidance to coworkers and other 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 care facility partners.
Educate community members about hospice care, philosophy, and concepts through individual consultation.
Communicate regularly with the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and continually assess areas for risk management.
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 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 IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) and communicate patient needs to other disciplines when requested.
Collaborate daily with the team physician regarding patient status.
Work with the Psychosocial team to determine an appropriate discharge plan for each patient.
Perform other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager - IPU.