REGISTERED NURSE

Our Crisis Care Team is looking to add a full time RN to provide compassionate, supportive care to our hospice patients in Lee County. The schedule for this position is 3-12 shifts, every weekend, 8p-8:30a. It is a great time to join Avow and be part of our growth-Apply Today!

There is a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for this position and a $10.00/hour shift differential for committing to an every weekend schedule.

Job Summary:

Multiple areas utilize staff, including, but not limited to, the Inpatient Unit (IPU), Care 24 field, Care24 Triage and Continuous Home Care (CHC). In all roles, the RN utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. The RN is skilled at assessment and management of pain and other complex symptoms frequently present at the end of life, including education and support to patient and family. The RN works with the interdisciplinary hospice team to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families.

Essential Job Functions:

• All Hospice RN's will cross train to other departments to meet the needs of the organization.
• Provide nursing services, treatments, diagnostic and preventive procedures requiring the skills of a registered nurse according to policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group meetings as needed.
• Assists in development, implementation and revision of the interdisciplinary team care plan for each patient and family. Establishes goals, interventions including the patient and family in the process.
• Assess patient and report to the attending physician and appropriate interdisciplinary team members, response to treatments and medications as well as changes in the patient's physical or emotional condition.
• Coordinate care with other interdisciplinary team members and with community resources as needed.
• Teach, supervise and counsel the patient/family regarding pain and symptom management and psycho-social aspects of care for the terminally ill.
• Assess and maintain patient safety.
• Teach the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate. Provide medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognize and utilize opportunities for teaching identified needs with patients and families/caregivers.
• Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care.
• Supervise care provided by LPN's and Home Health Aides.
• Attend and participate in clinical education, in-service and nursing staff meetings.
• Applies working knowledge of state, federal local and accreditation regulations for the delivery of hospice services.
• Documents accurate assessment of patient status and updates the plan of care as needed in the EMR.
• Documentation is completed at point of care and reflects interventions and response to care, focusing on patient's goals.
• Meets productivity expectations as set by the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

All staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs, departmental holiday rotation and follow the Comprehensive Emergency Management Grid during times of activated emergency situations.

Core Values:

Innovation:
We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.

Integrity:
We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Collaboration:
We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Celebration:
We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.

Education:
We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.

Computer Skills: Strong computer skills including database software and general knowledge of email/outlook. Must be able to utilize device to document in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job supervises care provided by LPN and HHA's.

Education/Experience: Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred. CHPN preferred. Hospice experience preferred.


Language Skills: Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.

Mathematical Skills: Math skills needed including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages/fractions with ability to calculate medication doses. Nurse must successfully pass the math test given at time of interview prior to starting orientation and annually.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the state of Florida Healthcare Provider CPR required upon hire and maintained. CHPN preferred; Required within 2 years of employment. Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Visits outside of the Inpatient Unit setting involve driving to patient homes. Must be able to endure exposure to common household allergens (i.e., pets, plants, dust).

Compensation and Benefits:
This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change.

• Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA
• Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid)
• Long term care insurance (company paid)
• Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program)
• Short and long term disability insurance (company paid)
• LegalShield (identity protection and more)
• Bereavement leave for family and pets
• Direct deposit
• Credit union availability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Mileage reimbursement
• In-house continuing education opportunities
• Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center
• Tuition reimbursement
• Other employer-sponsored activities

Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.