RN Registered Nurse

Job Details Job Location: Blountstown, FL 32424 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Night Job Category: RN Job Summary This is a full-time RN position that will provide on-call support as part of our On-Call Team. The On-Call Registered Nurse assists patients and caregivers in the eight county Big Bend Hospice services area through the dying process. This position works a 7 day on, seven days off schedule. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises LPN and Hospice Aide as needed. Duties/Responsibilities Provides quality patient care and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Team [IDT], incorporating appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. Participates in providing 24-hour/day, 7-day/week patient care. * [*on-call rotation coverage as needed]. Provides palliative nursing care to patients and families applying appropriate nursing interventions which incorporate physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural components consistent with the established patient/family plan of care as developed by the IDT. * Revises and updates the patient/family plan of care in response to changing patient and family needs collaborating with other members of the IDT to determine covered services that are consistent with the patient/family goals of care. * Completes all clinical documentation consistent and compliant with the state nurse practice act, best practice hospice professional nurse standards, licensing/regulatory guidelines, and organizational policy/procedures at the point of care as appropriate. * Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, vendors, pharmacies and/or facility staff to enhance the coordination of patient care. * Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of Big Bend Hospice [BBH] policy and procedure, intravenous skills, pain medication titration, symptom management and patient/family relationships. * Demonstrates competence in a variety of patient visit types and care situations (on-call visit, death event, continuation of Continuous Home Care, admission, discharge, transfer, triage revocation, General Inpatient). * Provides and reinforces family/caregiver education designed to enhance their comfort and independence in providing patient care and support. * Willing to provide patient care in adjacent counties as situations warrant. * Performs other duties as requested. * *Designates Essential Function of the position. FT On call Friday 5pm to Monday 8am for Bay, Washington, Holmes, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf counties Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to remain calm and troubleshoot/handle patient/family crisis situations. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Familiar with EMR systems. Must have a current Florida Driver’s License, valid auto insurance, and reliable transportation. Education and Experience Valid/current Florida licensure as a RN. Bachelor of Nursing Degree required. 3 years of nursing experience, preferably in hospice or home health. Hospice/Palliative Care experience required; CHPN preferred. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities. Must possess a valid Florida Drivers' License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation. #J-18808-Ljbffr