Per Diem - RN

chaptershealth; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health seeks a Per Diem RN to assess patient and family needs, coordinate the Plan of Care with the IDG, and provide compassionate palliative and supportive care within hospice services.

The role requires an active Florida RN license, current BLS, and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs; prior hospice or hospital experience is preferred, with EMR/EHR proficiency and a valid driver’s license for field visits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of employment.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Professionals from AHA or Red Cross.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in hospice or hospital preferred.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Mobile driver with valid license and auto insurance per policy.
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule.
• Strong English verbal and written communication.
• Flexible schedule to meet Hospice House needs.
• Ability to perform essential functions and physical requirements.
• PACE location requires Alzheimer's training certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient/family needs using the nursing process.
• Coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
• Provide palliative and supportive care to patient/family units.
• Complete clinical admissions for company services.
• Educate patient/family on admission requirements and address needs.
• Initiate Plan of Care and skilled nursing interventions.
• Obtain physician orders and complete documentation per policy.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Nursing experience

EMR/EHR experience

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

English communication

Flexible schedule

Physical ability

Alzheimer's training (Florida)

Job description

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

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
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Some locations may require:

Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

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
• Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses
• Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs
• 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

Competencies:

Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Adv