Registered Nurse - Hospice

Halifax Health; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hospice care in Florida. The RN will coordinate and implement plans of care to enhance quality of life for terminally ill patients across hospice settings.

Requirements include an active Florida RN license, an associate degree in nursing (Bachelor's preferred), and a valid driver's license. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and commitment to professional development, with on-call duties and after-hours/weekend

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of Florida is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required for this role.
• Strong communication with patients, families, colleagues, physicians, and staff.
• Commitment to professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in nursing practice.
• Willingness to provide after-hours and weekend coverage; on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers and coordinates care for terminally ill patients across hospice settings.
• Educates patients and families about care, pain management, and comfort measures.
• Completes initial and ongoing patient assessments and updates care plans.
• Develops an interdisciplinary plan of care centered on patient and family goals.
• Applies critical thinking to symptom and pain management strategies.
• Maintains professional relationships and participates in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Leadership

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Registered Nurse - HospiceApply: US-FL-Orange City: Full time: Posted Today: JR105391Day (United States of America)Registered Nurse - HospiceThe 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