RN Registered Nurse

Hospice RN - IPUReporting to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU (Inpatient Care Unit), the Hospice RN - IPU is responsible for providing high quality skilled care to patients with acute needs. The Hospice RN - IPU utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The Hospice RN - IPU oversees and case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shift. This includes providing supervision for the LPN's, CNA's, and other assigned staff on the IPU.Education and Qualifications:Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurseMinimum of one (1) years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferredStrong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanorShould possess sound critical thinking, time management, technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strongThe ideal candidate is a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team playerMust have reliable transportation to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must be able to provide proof of automobile insurance and have a valid Florida driver's license, a copy of which will be placed in their employee file.Essential Job Responsibilities:Case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shiftPerforms ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate interventionProvides and/or oversees supervision of LPN's, CNA'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 care 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 communityCommunicates regularly with the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and continuously assesses areas for risk managementMaintains current with organizational and departmental communication via e-mail. All nursing 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 patientWorks closely with the Psychosocial team in determining the appropriate discharge plan for each patientPerforms other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager - IPUEEO 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.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.