Registered Nurse – Flex Team/Admissions

Community Hospice & Palliative Care; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Flex Team in Tonbridge. The role involves patient assessments, providing emotional support, and facilitating admissions to hospice care services. Ideal candidates will have a nursing degree, relevant certifications, and experience in serious care settings such as ICU or ER.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current licensure in Florida required.
• Minimum of two years hospital or LTC experience; ICU or ER experience preferred.
• CPR certification and a valid Florida driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Community Hospice as the preferred provider of hospice care.
• Implements Medicare Local Coverage Determination to assess patients for Hospice eligibility.
• Develops patient's initial plan of care based on immediate needs.

Skills

Emotional Support

Patient Assessment

Compassion

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

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Registered Nurse – Flex Team/Admissions, Tonbridge

Client: Community Hospice & Palliative Care

Location: Tonbridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promotes Community Hospice as the preferred provider of hospice care in our service area with ability to “sell” the benefits of hospice care, resolving patient/family objections.
• Provides information about Community Hospice services and philosophy to patients, caregivers, physicians, LTC administrators, and the community.
• Implements Medicare Local Coverage Determination to assess patients for Hospice eligibility.
• Collects and communicates appropriate information to/from admission physician to determine hospice eligibility.
• Performs a physical assessment, identifies immediate needs, including spiritual, functional, psychosocial, and financial needs.
• Applies appropriate nursing interventions and documents concisely in electronic medical record.
• Facilitates Admission to Community Hospice.
• Provides emotional support to patients and families/caregivers with compassion and empathy.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and families in compliance with HIPAA.
• Develops patient's initial plan of care based on immediate needs and obtains physician orders for medications, DME, and treatments.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications for end-of-life care, side effects, and interactions.
• Assesses, communicates, and obtains orders to ensure patient comfort.
• Coordinates and supports changes in level of patient care and facilitates transfers based on Medicare Conditions of Participation.
• Adheres to professional ethics in service delivery.
• Engages in professional development related to end-of-life care and relevant regulations.
• Provides consultation on Advance Directives to patients, families, and staff.
• Evaluates team members and provides feedback to management.
• Mentors and educates new staff members.
• Builds relationships with physicians, social workers, discharge planners, and community agencies to facilitate patient admission and placement.
• Educates the medical community on hospice referrals and benefits of early referrals.
• Represents Community Hospice professionally at all times.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Registered Nurse, current licensure in Florida.
• CPR certification, current.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record; reliable transportation.
• Level II AHCA background screen.
• CHPN certification preferred.

Education/Experience:

• Diploma or associate degree in nursing, or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two years hospital or LTC experience; ICU or ER experience preferred.