Rn Jobs in Port St Lucie

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to assess and respond to needs of patients and families in the home setting.
• Skilled in nursing practice, including IV skills.
• Able to cope with family, emotional stress and be tolerant of individual lifestyles without judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with professionals and lay groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively, have initiative, dependability and good judgment.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary group, as well as independently, and problem solve in a crisis situation.
• Shall work well under pressure meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
• Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Demonstrates clinical competency as observed during supervisory visit.
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• One year of experience working as a professional nurse with background in caring for the terminally ill.
• Must have a current California Driver’s License and a car in good working order.
• Must remain current in standards of practice for hospice care and pharmacology by taking agency and continuing education classes.
• CPR Certification and IV skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice Nurse Certification is desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide direct hospice nursing care to patients and families
• Assess patients and report to the attending physician and other appropriate interdisciplinary group members, reactions to treatments, medications and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition
• Attend and participate in nursing staff meetings
• Supervise Home Health Aides in the home as necessary
• Communicates with the interdisciplinary group members as appropriate regarding changes in patient’s condition and care plan
• Coordinate care with other agencies, suppliers and facilities participating in patient care in conjunction with Nurse Case Manager
• Coordinate patient care with awareness of insurance benefits, necessary authorizations and cost containment
• Maintain necessary records and reports in a timely manner
• Participate in training new staff members
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities
• Coordinate time off with IDT Managers, taking into consideration adequate staffing levels
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals.
• Completes and submits patient-related documentation per agency policy.
• Responsible for following the Agency’s process for effective “hand off” communication.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 403b Retirement Account and generous company match.
• Medical, Vision, and dental; some plans qualify for a Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Up to 27 days of PTO/Holiday
• Group & Voluntary Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program