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Trustbridge; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospice care provider in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a compassionate Hospice Nurse to provide end-of-life care to patients. The role requires a current Certified Nursing Assistant license in Florida and the ability to assist with daily living activities while ensuring the emotional comfort of patients and families. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a caring demeanor, and preferably be bilingual. This position may involve driving within Broward County.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred.
• Ability to drive and maintain a reliable car.
• Good personal hygiene and neat appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision.
• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Ensure comfort and provide emotional support to patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Driving

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Current license as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Florida

Current Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Overview

Salary range: $16/hr. - $20/hr. based on experience

Use your nursing skills to make a difference.

Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients. They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm. Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart that can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life’s journey.

Responsibilities

Hours of operation: 6am - 2:30pm and weekend requirement

Work territory: Broward County

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must assist residents with activities of daily living, provide for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of inpatient residents.
• Must also provide and maintain bodily and emotional comfort to Hospice patients/families and to educate and assist the patient/family in maintaining the maximum level of independent living in a safe environment.
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times.
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.

Qualifications

Education/Regulatory Requirements:

• Current license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.

Skills:

• Six months experience working in hospital or healthcare environment is preferred.
• Must be willing to accept direction and supervision.
• Requires ability to drive, a reliable car, a good driving record, automobile insurance and basic knowledge of the county territory.
• Must be able to work comfortably with professionals and volunteers.
• Must be able to fulfill assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and be neat and clean in appearance.

Professional Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate clearly and understandably.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in reference to patients, families and staff.
• Must be able to understand the Hospice Philosophy and apply it accordingly.
• Must be willing to respect the needs, beliefs, behaviors and psychology of patients and families.

Language Skills:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.