Registered Nurse - Hospice

Halifax Health; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Night shift Registered Nurse - Hospice in Florida. This role coordinates and implements the plan of care for hospice patients across settings to ensure quality of life.

Requires FL RN license and an Associate degree in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree is a plus. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. The position includes after-hours and weekend coverage with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Florida.
• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication with patients, families, colleagues, physicians and staff.
• Personal professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in professional nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides all aspects of care for the terminally ill patient.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Completes initial and ongoing assessments.
• Provides pain and symptom management.
• Develops an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care reflecting pt./family goals.
• Uses critical thinking in care delivery.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintains professional and positive working relationships.
• Promotes a holistic approach to terminally ill care.

Skills

RN license (FL)

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Night (United States of America)

Registered Nurse - Hospice

The Hospice RN will be responsible for coordination and implementation of the overall plan of care for the assigned patients in various hospice settings to assure the best possible quality of life is attained.

• Currently licensed as an RNin State of Florida.
• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position.
• Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
• Personal professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
• All full time RNs will assist in the provision of after hours and weekend coverage as assigned.
• On-Call responsibilities required. Certifications as required by individual unit/area.
• Provides all aspects of care for the terminally ill patient
• Provides patient and family education
• Completes initial and on-going assessments
• Provides pain and symptom management
• Develops an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care which reflect pt./family centered goals
• Uses critical thinking skills
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities
• Maintains professional and positive working relationships
• Promotes a holistic approach to the care of the terminally ill