PRN RN IPU

Capital Hospice dba Capital Caring; Tuskegee (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. is seeking an RN for the Hospice House to assess patient and family needs, coordinate care with the IDG, and provide compassionate palliative care. The role emphasizes teamwork, documentation, and education for patients and families.

The position requires an active nursing license, hospice experience, and proficiency with EMR/EHR systems, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English and handle emotionally demanding situations.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license or equivalent (single-state out-of-state or multi-state/compact).
• Minimum 1 year inpatient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; internal applicants: 6 months LPN with hospice/home health within affiliate.
• Experience with EMR/EHR systems.
• Ability to communicate in English (verbal and written).
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of IDG with psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components.
• Coordinates the Plan of Care reflecting evolving patient needs.
• Educates patients and families about disease, palliative interventions, care giving, and safety practices.
• Reports changes in condition to IDG or other health professionals.
• Participates with IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care suitability.
• Attends patient deaths and prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.
• Communicates clearly to physicians, staff, patients and families; encourages input from all disciplines.
• Supervises care provided by LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

Hospice experience

EMR/EHR experience

English communication

BLS certified

Flexible schedule

Physical requirements

Tools

EMR/EHR system

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!

Role

The RN, Hospice House 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 Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license
• Minimum one (1) year in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• 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 and other areas of the Hospice House
• 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
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

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.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up.
• Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs.
• Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.
• Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
• Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications.
• Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
• Presents concise and pertinent verbal and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines.
• Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others.
• Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• $35.04

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on‑going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Capital Caring Health is a not‑for‑profit, community‑based organization founded in the nation's capital in 1977. Capital Caring Health is one of the most experienced and respected providers in the nation of advanced illness, hospice, palliative care, and primary care at home. Our care for children with life‑limiting disease is one of the largest on the East Coast. Additional services focus on the special care needs of veterans, those with heart failure, end‑stage lung disease, and grief support. Approximately $3 million annually funds care for those who lack coverage or the necessary financial resources for services. Over the years, Capital Caring Health has provided hospice, palliative care, and counseling to nearly 150,000 patients and their families through its regional neighborhood network across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

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