Hospice RN: After-Hours Field Triage & Comfort

Empath Health; Lakeland (FL); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks an experienced RN to provide after-hours care to patients in home, facility, or hospital settings on weekends and evenings. You will work under the Triage team and physician supervision to relieve symptoms and support families.

The role requires a Florida RN license, CPR, and at least 1 year of acute care experience; CHPN is encouraged. BSN/MSN preferred; hospice experience strongly preferred.

Formación

• Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute-care hospital environment providing direct patient care; hospice RN preferred.
• CHPN certification encouraged within three years of employment.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Visits patients and provides clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours as directed by the Triage team.
• Under physician direction, performs patient assessment and manages discomfort with palliative care techniques.
• Uses nursing interventions to maximize patient comfort and quality of life for patient/family unit.
• Attends patient deaths and provides bereavement support as indicated.
• Documents patient services in EMR reflecting care plan and outcomes.
• Reviews and updates Plan of Care and orders to meet patient/family needs.

Conocimientos

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Compassionate care

Educación

RN license - Florida

CPR certification

BSN/MSN preferred

Descripción del empleo

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks an experienced RN to provide after-hours care to patients in home, facility, or hospital settings on weekends and evenings. You will work under the Triage team and physician supervision to relieve symptoms and support families.

The role requires a Florida RN license, CPR, and at least 1 year of acute care experience; CHPN is encouraged. BSN/MSN preferred; hospice experience strongly preferred.