RN, Day Visit (HPH Hospice)

Chapters Health System; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapters Health System, Inc. in Florida seeks a registered nurse for Day Visit to provide compassionate in-home and facility-linked care.

You will establish relationships with patients, families, and referral sources, delivering direct nursing interventions and coordinating care. The role requires an active RN license in Florida, at least one year of nursing experience, BLS certification, EMR/EHR proficiency, and strong communication skills in English (Spanish a plus).

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; hospice or hospital preferred.
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals.
• EMR/EHR experience; MS Office proficiency optional.
• Excellent English communication; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, with appropriate nursing interventions.
• Accurately enters data into the EMR and ensures current documentation.
• Coordinates in-person visits and collaborates with IDG and referral resources.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Handles emergencies and stressful situations professionally with strong customer service.

Skills

RN license

Nursing experience

BLS certification

EMR/EHR

English proficiency

Spanish preferred

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Medical terminology

Tools

EMR/EHR software

Job description

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!The RN, Day Visit provides ad hoc support to patients and families. The RN, Day Visit will establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, patients/families and referral resources.Qualifications:Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be workingMinimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferredActive BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) systemAbility to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferredExcellent critical decision making and problem-solving skillsExcellent clinical and assessment skillsAbility to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanismsMobile Driver – valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policyExcellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize demands to meet patient service standards and deadlinesAbility to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer serviceStrong patient service skillsInformation seeking / probing skills Accurate knowledge transferListening, understanding, and respondingAble to navigate in a fast-paced environment utilizing interpersonal skills to maximize patient visitsAbility to work in a cooperative team environmentAble to exhibit a sense of urgency in daily work activitiesSkilled in computer operations; proficiency in MS Office software applications, on-line research and proven data entry and navigation skillsAvailable to work shifts to accommodate extended hours of operation as scheduledAbility to perform sedentary work with frequent interruptionsAbility to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their familiesAbility to perform the essential functions and physical requirements lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodations Competencies:Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees:Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.Advance electronic media skills.Support Company research and educational activities.Share expertise with coworkers both formally and informally.Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.Job Responsibilities:Provides and manages direct care to patients and families incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.Responsible for the timely, courteous, and effective handling of clinical inquiries related to Chapters Health System’s services. Positively promotes and clearly explains benefits of Chapters Health System’s services. Clients include current and prospective patients, friends, or family members, Powers of Attorney, care providers, physicians, nursing staff, nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), hospital staff, and others, as appropriate.Gathers necessary information and required documentation from appropriate sources to ensure complete, current, and accurate documentation of patient information and data.Accurately enters data into information tracking systems, including in electronic medical record (EMR).Provides reassurance to patients and families. Coordinates or completes in person visit when needed/or requested.Assists the patient and family to achieve the desired comfort levels.Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations.Documents patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Day Visit RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lockdown of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency.Performs other duties as assigned.Compensation Pay Range:$61,860.66 - $96,657.28This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.