Registered Nurse - Hospice

HSP_03 Halifax Hospice Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for hospice care in Florida. The RN coordinates and implements the overall plan of care to ensure quality of life for terminally ill patients in various hospice settings. A valid Florida RN license and associate degree are required; bachelor’s degree is a plus.

You may provide after-hours coverage and on-call responsibilities as needed. The role emphasizes professional communication with patients, families, colleagues and physicians, along with

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license in Florida.
• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required; bachelor's degree a plus.
• Valid driving license and good driving record.
• Professional interpersonal communication with patients, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the plan of care for hospice patients.
• Assist in after hours and weekend coverage as assigned.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments and pain management.
• Develop an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care reflecting patient/family goals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

RN license in Florida

Driving license

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Day (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 RN in 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

We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued.

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks.