Registered Nurse - Hospice

Halifax Health ExpressCare; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate and implement care plans in hospice settings in Ormond Beach, Florida. The role requires a current RN license in Florida, an associate degree in nursing, and involves responsibilities such as patient and family education, symptom management, and coordination of care for terminally ill patients. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills, and there are on-call duties required.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of Florida.
• Valid driving license and good driving record are required.
• Professional development and leadership in nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the overall plan of care for patients.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Complete initial and ongoing assessments.

Skills

Professionalism in interpersonal communication

Critical thinking skills

Pain and symptom management

Education

Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Day (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