Registered Nurse - Hospice

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health ExpressCare in Florida is seeking a Night RN – Hospice to coordinate and deliver nursing care for terminally ill patients across hospice settings, ensuring the best possible quality of life.

The ideal candidate will hold Florida RN license, an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), be prepared for after-hours and weekend on-call duties, and participate in care planning, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in Florida.
• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Valid driving license and good driving record.
• Interpersonal communication skills are essential for working with patients, families and staff.
• On-call responsibilities and after-hours/weekend coverage.
• Certifications as required by unit/area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the plan of care for assigned hospice patients.
• Provide pain and symptom management and regular assessments.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and expectations.
• Develop an interdisciplinary plan of care with pt./family goals.
• Maintain professional relationships and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Professionalism

Critical thinking

Quality improvement

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Night (United States of America) Registered Nurse - Hospice

• Registered Nurse 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.

Halifax Health will only communicate by phone and from halifax.org email addresses.

Halifax Health 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.