Registered Nurse- Hospice

Halifax Health; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health in Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hospice to coordinate and implement the plan of care for patients across hospice settings, aiming to maximize quality of life. The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed RN with an ADN (Bachelor's preferred), and a valid driver’s license.

This full-time role requires after-hours and weekend coverage, strong communication, and leadership in professional nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as an RN in Florida.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal communication with patients, families, colleagues.
• Willingness to provide after-hours and weekend coverage.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans for terminally ill patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the overall plan of care for hospice patients.
• Provide pain and symptom management and education to patients and families.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.
• Maintain professional relationships and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Respond to on-call requirements as assigned.

Skills

RN license in Florida

Interpersonal communication

Leadership and organization

After-hours/weekend flexibility

Education

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

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