RN Hospice Nights

Gulfside Career•Clearwater, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Hospice Field provides quality hospice care to patients in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. The role uses assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life for patients and families. The RN oversees and case manages assigned patients’ needs, including supervising LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned field staff. The position reports to the Clinical Care Manager. The RN maintains their clinical and mandatory education requirements, meets professional standards, and is accountable for their practice, assigned duties, and patient care. The RN also advocates for patients and families and their profession. The position requires an AHCA Level 2 fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

Current license 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 and self-directed, with the ability to work as a team player.
Reliable transportation to perform duties in a timely and appropriate manner.
Proof of automobile insurance and a valid Florida driver’s license; a copy of the license will be kept in the employee file.
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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

Case manage the needs of assigned patients and families in the field.
Assess the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families on an ongoing basis and initiate appropriate interventions.
Provide and/or oversee supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff.
Take independent action to identify problems and support policies and procedures.
Assist with orienting new staff members and serve as a resource, mentor, and guide for 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.
Proactively identify and resolve potential issues.
Educate community members about hospice care, philosophy, and concepts through individual consultation.
Communicate regularly with the Clinical Care Manager and continuously 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 rendering cost-effective nursing care.
Maintain professional standards of nursing practice and complete required documentation before leaving the scheduled shift.
Participate actively in the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and communicate patient needs to other disciplines when requested.
Collaborate daily with the team physician on patient status.
Perform other duties as requested by the Nurse Care Manager.