Hospice IPU RN (PRN) - Compassionate Care

Chapters Health System, Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System is seeking an RN for Hospice House to assess patient and family needs using the nursing process and coordinate a Plan of Care with the IDG. The role provides palliative and supportive care within a hospice setting in Florida.

The position requires a Florida RN license or a valid multi-state license and hospice experience, plus BLS certification. Responsibilities include education, care coordination, and bereavement support, with supervision of LPNs and aides.

Qualifications

• Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license.
• Minimum one year in-patient nursing or hospice experience; internal candidates require 6 months LPN with hospice/home health.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Coordinate Plan of Care reflecting evolving patient needs.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about disease, palliative interventions, and safety.
• Report changes in condition to IDG; participate in referrals/admissions discussions.
• Attend patient deaths and prepare bodies for transport; oversee medication disposal.
• Offer bereavement support with psychosocial staff; document succinct reports to IDG.
• Supervise care provided by LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses.

Skills

English communication

Emotional resilience

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Education

RN license (Florida or multi-state)

Tools

EMR/EHR experience

Job description

Chapters Health System is seeking an RN for Hospice House to assess patient and family needs using the nursing process and coordinate a Plan of Care with the IDG. The role provides palliative and supportive care within a hospice setting in Florida.

The position requires a Florida RN license or a valid multi-state license and hospice experience, plus BLS certification. Responsibilities include education, care coordination, and bereavement support, with supervision of LPNs and aides.