RN Primary Nurse Home Team

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast; Vero Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking a Primary RN to work with the Hospice Home Team. As a case manager, you will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, high-quality end-of-life care to patients and their families in private homes, hospitals and nursing facilities.

This role emphasizes autonomy, strong organization and communication, with no weekends or on-call required.

Qualifications

• Must hold Florida RN license.
• Hospice experience preferred; training provided for 2 years in med-surg, critical care or long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive end-of-life care.
• Manage a patient/family caseload through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing process.
• Coordinate with attending physicians, Hospice staff and external agencies to optimize care.
• Maintain regular communication with the Patient Care Coordinator and review caseload.
• Provide after-hours or weekend on-call if required by agency policies.

Skills

RN license (FL)

Hospice care

Job description

***THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $7,500 SIGN ON BONUS!!!***

(Must have two years of Hospice experience, ICU, Critical Care or Emergency Room experience to qualify. Terms and Conditions apply.)

The Visiting Nurse Association of the Treasure Coast is seeking a Primary RN to work with Hospice Home Team. As a case manager, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled interdisciplinary team providing compassionate, high quality care to patients and their families at end of life in a variety of settings that includes private homes, hospitals and nursing facilities. This dynamic and professionally fulfilling position calls for a high level of autonomy, organization and communication skills. No weekends or call required.

Responsibilities

1. Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and VNA Hospice policies and procedures.
2. Assumes primary responsibility for a patient/family case load that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.
3. Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies, as needed, to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.
4. Maintain regular communication with the Patient Care Coordinator to review caseload.
5. Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.
6. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.
7. Maintain up-to-date records and seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.
8. Meet regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.
9. Share in providing 24 hour, seven-day week coverage to patient/families.
10. A. May be responsible to take after hours or weekend on call.
11. B. Will work one summer and one winter holiday.
12. Assume role of associate nurse during on-call time or to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses.
13. Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.
14. Participate in VNA Hospice orientation and in service training programs for professional staff.
15. Participate in agency and community programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida.
• Hospice experience is preferred but training will be provided to the successful candidate who possesses two years experience in medical-surgical, critical care or long term care.