Hospice Registered Nurse - Flexible Schedule & Compassionate Care

Chapters Health System; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System in Florida is seeking a registered nurse to manage clinical admissions for hospice services. You’ll explain care options to patients and families, answer questions, and begin the Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and the IDG.

You’ll initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, obtain physician orders, and ensure accurate documentation and safe discharge planning in alignment with company policy.

Qualifications

• 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 nursing experience in hospice or hospital experience preferred
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Responsibilities

• Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to: Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner
• Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy
• Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient’s immediate needs
• Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort
• Obtains Physician orders
• Completes documentation per Company policy
• Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public. Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow-up.

Skills

RN license

BLS certified

EMR/EHR experience

Driver's license

English communication

Flexible schedule

Patient care

Tools

EMR/EHR system

Job description

Chapters Health System in Florida is seeking a registered nurse to manage clinical admissions for hospice services. You’ll explain care options to patients and families, answer questions, and begin the Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and the IDG.

You’ll initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, obtain physician orders, and ensure accurate documentation and safe discharge planning in alignment with company policy.