Pediatric RN

Pediatric RN

Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.

At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we're honored to be recognized with the Hospice Honors Elite award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.

We're here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.

The Pediatric RN is responsible for planning and managing the pediatric nursing care of an assigned caseload of patients primarily in the home care setting. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the RN ensures that patient and family member directed goals are achieved using a holistic, patient-centered approach. The role includes providing education, facilitating communication, and coordinating care across various sites. Flexibility working across patient site locations and care settings are required.

Position Details

• Job Location: Home care and hospital settings, predominantly in Duval County and surrounding counties
• Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm; usually one weekend every six-weeks
• Compensation: $78,000-$80,000 annual, plus paid driving mileage; full benefits package including 23 days annual PTO

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow-up assessments to identify patient and family needs.
• Implement and follow the physician-ordered plan of care, including medication administration, treatments, and support through discharge or end-of-life care.
• Document all patient care interventions, including medications administered and post-mortem care when applicable.
• Communicate promptly with management regarding patient issues, concerns, or service-related feedback.
• Adhere to infection control practices and patient confidentiality protocols.
• Provide education and advocacy to patients and caregivers, promoting safe and dignified care focused on quality of life.
• Coordinate patient scheduling, enrollments, and required 60-day nursing visits.
• Serve as a liaison between the pediatric interdisciplinary team and other care providers.
• Maintain updated knowledge of pediatric programs and services across the organization.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and team discussions.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of clinical and organizational documentation.
• Participate in community outreach, in-service training, and program-related presentations as appropriate.
• Becomes dually employed with Alivia Care, Inc.'s home health agency, Alivia Home Health, and performs home health responsibilities including education, admissions, obtaining physician orders, and care coordination for Alivia Home Health clients.
• Cross-train to provide coverage for palliative and hospice nursing services.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• State of Florida RN licensure
• Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would provide required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Completion of a nursing program from an accredited school of nursing, two (2) year Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Two (2) years Registered Nurse experience within the past five years, or
• Two (2) years of pediatric experience, preferably obtained while working at a pediatric hospital.

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources.