Registered Nurse - Hospice

Halifax Health; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifax Health Night shift Registered Nurse - Hospice will coordinate and implement the overall plan of care for assigned patients across hospice settings to ensure the best possible quality of life. The role requires an RN license (FL) and an associate degree in nursing with a bachelor’s degree as a plus.

This position emphasizes compassionate, holistic care, ongoing assessments, pain management and interdisciplinary collaboration, with on-call responsibilities and after-hours/weekend coverage

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driving license and good driving record.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• On-call, after-hours and weekend coverage may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the plan of care for hospice patients across settings.
• Provide all aspects of care for terminally ill patients and educate patients and families.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments and manage pain and symptoms.
• Develop an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care aligned with pt./family goals.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

RN License FL

Interpersonal communication

Quality Improvement

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

After-hours/on-call

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