RN, Per Diem Float Team

Chapters Health System • Brooksville, FL

85d

About The Position

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Requirements

• Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
• Minimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates.
• For internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health.
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy.
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients.
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with terminally ill patients.

Nice To Haves

• Cross training to hospice house or field positions of equal licensure/certification.
• Experience in providing bereavement interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient/family needs using the nursing process.
• Coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Provide palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.
• Complete clinical admissions for all Company services.
• Educate patient/family on admission requirements and address immediate needs.
• Develop strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.
• Provide care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits.
• Supervise patient care given by other nursing team members.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities.

Benefits

• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees