Registered Nurse

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit. Qualifications Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs Some locations may require cross training to hospice house or field positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing Responsibilities Provide and manage direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, with appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up Coordinate the Plan of Care, ensuring an individualized plan accurately reflects evolving patient needs Educate patients, families, caregivers and other health professionals about disease processes, palliative interventions, dying process and safety practices Report changes in patient condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals Participate with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals and admissions for level of care appropriateness Attend patient deaths; prepare body for transport; oversee disposal of medications Provide bereavement interventions to family and caregivers in conjunction with psychosocial staff Present concise oral and written reports to the IDG; encourage input from all disciplines Communicate accurately and completely to physicians, staff, patients, families and supervisors; employ positive approaches when working with others Supervise patient care provided by other nursing team members (LPNs, hospice aides, and contract nurses) Respond to emergencies by reporting to a location designated by the company, including possible overnight stays during planned lockdowns of units Perform other duties as assigned Compensation $47.00 per hour. This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr