RN Hospice IPU Days

Gulfside Healthcare Services; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfside Healthcare Services in Florida seeks a Hospice RN-IPU to provide high-quality skilled care to patients with acute needs. You will assess, intervene, and educate to maximize comfort and quality of life for patients and families; oversee IPU patients during shift and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff.

This 12-hour shift (days) from 7a–7p, every other weekend, requires an active Florida RN license and at least 1 year acute care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse.
• One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Strong ethical standards and professional demeanor.
• Sound critical thinking, time management, analytical ability, and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Case manages IPU patients during shift and supervises LPNs/CNAs.
• Assess physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs and intervene accordingly.
• Educate patients and families and maintain nursing care plans.
• Communicate with the interdisciplinary team and support discharge planning.

Skills

Nursing experience

Critical thinking

Time management

Team player

Professional demeanor

Education

RN license (Florida)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

• On-site
• Nursing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RNHOS002028

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.

12 Hour Shift (DAYS) 7a-7p, every other weekend

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.

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: All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require 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

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

RN

CPR

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