Registered Nurse IPU Nights

Gulfside Healthcare Services; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfside Healthcare Services is seeking a Hospice RN for the IPU on the night shift. You will provide high-quality skilled care to patients with acute needs and lead the IPU team, including LPNs and CNAs, under the supervision of the Clinical Care Manager - IPU.

The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed RN with strong clinical judgment and a team-oriented approach, capable of coordinating care plans and communicating with the multidisciplinary team. AHCA background screening may apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Strong ethics and professional demeanor.
• Sound critical thinking, time management, and judgment.
• Well-organized and self-directed team player.
• Must have reliable transportation and a Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Case manages the needs of patients in the IPU during their shift.
• Performs ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and initiates interventions.
• Oversees supervision of LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the IPU.
• Takes independent action to identify problems and escalate when needed.
• Supports policies and procedures and participates in staff orientation.

Skills

RN license Florida

Acute care experience

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Florida RN license required

Job description

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU (Inpatient Care Unit), the Hospice RN- IPU is responsible for providing high quality skilled care to patients with acute needs. The Hospice RN - IPU utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The Hospice RN - IPU oversees and case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shift. This includes providing supervision for the LPN’s, CNA’s, and other assigned staff on the IPU.

Night Shift

Education And Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse
• Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor
• Should possess sound critical thinking, time management, technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong
• The ideal candidate is a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player
• Must have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and have a valid Florida driver’s license, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shift
• Performs ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention
• Provides and/or oversees supervision of LPN’s, CNA’s, and other assigned staff
• Takes independent action to identify problems
• Supports policies and procedures
• Assists in the orientation of new staff members
• Functions as a resource person; provides mentoring and guidance for co-workers and additional staff
• Maintains positive working relationships with team members of all disciplines
• Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns
• Creates and promotes initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with care facility partners
• Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues
• Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community,
• Communicates regularly with the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and continuously assesses areas for risk management
• Maintains current with organizational and departmental communication via e-mail. All nursing staff are required to check their e-mail accounts at the start of each shift.
• Effectively communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with colleagues and management on issues related to nursing process and service
• Creates and implements nursing care plans which are reviewed daily and updated as needed
• Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care
• Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained
• Completes required documentation prior to departing from scheduled shift
• Actively participates in the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) and communicates patient needs appropriately to other disciplines when requested
• Collaborates with team physician daily on the status of the patient
• Works closely with the Psychosocial team in determining the appropriate discharge plan for each patient
• Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager - IPU

EEO Statement

Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.

NOTE: This Gulfside Healthcare Services position requires an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Please refer to this link for more information on this: https://info.flclearinghouse.com