Registered Nurse

Company Description

Big Bend Hospice is a non-profit hospice organization founded in 1983 as the first hospice in Tallahassee, serving communities across eight counties in the Big Bend region of Florida. The organization provides personalized, CHAP-accredited end-of-life care focused on dignity, respect, and comfort for patients and their families. Interdisciplinary teams of nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, volunteers, and other professionals deliver holistic support addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Big Bend Hospice offers care in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and specialized inpatient units such as the Margaret Z. Dozier House and the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care. In addition to direct patient care, the organization is committed to community education, advocacy for patient rights, and expanding access to end-of-life resources.

Role Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients and families, delivering services remotely while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary care team. This full-time role includes assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing individualized care plans, managing pain and symptoms, and monitoring ongoing changes in health status through telehealth and other remote communication tools. The RN coordinates with physicians, social workers, chaplains, and other care team members, ensuring that care is aligned with hospice standards and patient goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include patient and family education, medication management oversight, documentation of clinical encounters in electronic health records, and participation in case conferences and quality improvement activities. The RN promotes a supportive environment for patients and caregivers, advocates for patient preferences, and upholds Big Bend Hospice’s commitment to compassionate, person-centered end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida and eligibility to practice in all counties served by Big Bend Hospice.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in pain and symptom management, palliative care, and end-of-life nursing within home-based or hospice settings.
• Strong assessment, care planning, and clinical decision-making abilities, with proficiency in using electronic health records and telehealth platforms.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills, with the ability to provide clear education and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, therapists, and volunteers.
• Reliable organizational and time-management skills to manage a full caseload, prioritize patient needs, and maintain accurate documentation.