Registered Nurse- Hospice (After hours Team)

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

Job summary

Halifax Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Hospice to coordinate and implement the overall plan of care for patients across hospice settings to ensure the best possible quality of life. The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed RN with an associate degree in nursing; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.

A valid driver’s license and driving record are required. Expect after-hours and weekend coverage, on-call duties, and unit-specific certifications.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree a plus.
• Valid driving license with good driving record.
• Professional communication with patients, families, colleagues and physicians.
• Personal development, accountability, organization and leadership in nursing practice.
• Full-time RN coverage for after-hours and weekends as assigned.
• On-call responsibilities and unit-specific certifications as required.
• Provides care for terminally ill patients and educates patients and families.
• Completes initial and ongoing assessments and manages pain and symptoms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the plan of care for hospice patients.
• Provide all aspects of care for terminally ill patients and educate families.
• Develop an interdisciplinary plan of care reflecting patient/family goals.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and maintain professional relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Quality Improvement

After-hours availability

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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Registered Nurse- Hospice (After hours Team)

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