Part-time Night Shift Nurse (LPN)

Hospice RN Inpatient

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager - IPU (Inpatient Care Unit), the Hospice RN Inpatient is responsible for providing high quality skilled care to patients with acute needs within a Gulfside Inpatient Facility. The RN Hospice Inpatient utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The RN Hospice Inpatient oversees and case manages the needs of the patients in the IPU during their shift. This includes providing supervision for the LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff on the IPU. The RN is responsible for maintaining his/her own clinical and mandatory education requirements and for meeting the established standards of their profession as well as those accountable for his/her practice, assigned duties/patient care, and is an advocate for patients/families and their profession.

Part-Time Night Shift - Two nights per week

Education and Qualifications:

Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse

Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor Should possess sound critical thinking, time management, technical skills, analytical ability, and good judgment

The ideal candidate is a well-organized and self-directed individual who is a team player

Must 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 shift

Performs ongoing assessment of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the patient/family unit and initiates appropriate intervention

Provides and/or oversees supervision of LPN's, CNA's, and other assigned staff

Takes independent action to identify problems

Supports policies and procedures

Assists in the orientation of new staff members

Functions as a resource person; provides mentoring and guidance for co-workers and additional staff

Maintains positive working relationships with team members of all disciplines

Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns

Creates and promotes initiatives to develop and strengthen relationships with care facility partners

Takes a proactive approach to identifying and resolving potential issues

Educates the community regarding hospice care, philosophy, and concept through individual consultation with persons in the community.

Communicates regularly with the Clinical Care Manager - IPU and continuously assesses areas for risk management

Maintains 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 service

Creates and implements nursing care plans which are reviewed daily and updated as needed

Considers financial implications in rendering cost-effective nursing care

Ensures professional standards of nursing practice are maintained

Completes required documentation prior to departing from scheduled shift

Actively participates in the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) and communicates patient needs appropriately to other disciplines when requested

Collaborates with team physician daily on the status of the patient

Works closely with the Psychosocial team in determining the appropriate discharge plan for each patient

Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager - IPU

EEO 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.

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