RN Hospice

Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice FieldGulfside Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide hospice field care throughout West Pasco. Our Hospice Field RNs support patients and families in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities while providing comfort-focused care, education, and support during the end-of-life journey.The Hospice Field RN manages an assigned patient caseload, develops individualized care plans, collaborates with our interdisciplinary team, and provides guidance to LPNs, CNAs, and other members of the care team.Education and qualifications:• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact State RN license required • Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience preferred • Hospice, home health, case management, or acute care experience preferred • Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and time management skills • Compassionate, organized, and able to work independently while supporting a team-based approach to care • Valid Florida driver's license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required • Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferredEssential job responsibilities:Case manages the needs of the patients and families in the field assigned to themPerforms ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate interventionProvides and/or oversees supervision of P.N.'s, C.N.A.'s, and other assigned staffTakes independent action to identify problemsSupports policies and proceduresAssists in the orientation of new staff membersFunctions as a resource person; provides mentoring and guidance for co-workers and additional staffMaintains positive working relationships with team members of all disciplinesAttends to patient/family complaints and concernsCreates and promotes initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with facility partnersTakes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issuesEducates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community,Communicates regularly with the Clinical Care Manager and continuously assesses areas for risk managementMaintains current with organizational and departmental communication via e-mail. All clinical staff are required to check their e-mail accounts at the start of each shift.Effectively communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with colleagues and management on issues related to nursing process and serviceCreates and implements nursing care plans which are reviewed daily and updated as neededConsiders financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing careEnsures professional standards of nursing practice are maintainedCompletes required documentation prior to departing from scheduled shiftActively participates in the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) and communicates patient needs appropriately to other disciplines when requestedCollaborates with team physician daily on the status of the patientPerforms other duties as requested by the Nurse Care ManagerSkills and competencies:Maintains up to date skill sets as required to care for patientsPossesses ability to multi-task; exhibits adaptability and flexibility in meeting Gulfside Healthcare Services objectivesEnsures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and regulationsAssists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures of the clinical department; adheres to and assists in the evaluation of the sameAssists in maintaining federal and state regulatory complianceProficient in Electronic Medical RecordsEEO Statement:Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.