Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health and/or Hospice

RN Hospice

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Hospice RN-Field is responsible for providing quality care to patients with Gulfside Healthcare Services, in the field. The field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. The Hospice RN utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. The Hospice RN-Field oversees and case manages the needs of the patients assigned to them. This includes providing supervision for the L.A.'s, and other assigned staff in the field. The Hospice RN-Field 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.

Currently licensed in the State of Florida as a registered nurse

Minimum of one (1) years nursing experience in a hospital, home health or hospice setting preferred

Case manages the needs of the patients and families in the field assigned to them

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 P.Supports policies and procedures

Attends to patient/family complaints and concerns

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

Educates 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 management

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 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

Collaborates with team physician daily on the status of the patient

Performs other duties as requested by the Nurse Care Manager

Maintains up to date skill sets as required to care for patients

exhibits adaptability and flexibility in meeting Gulfside Healthcare Services objectives

Ensures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and regulations

Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures of the clinical department; Assists in maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance

Proficient in Electronic Medical Records

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.

NOTE: All Gulfside Healthcare Services positions (except some Thrift Shoppe Positions) require an AHCA Level 2 Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Expert proficiency in Electronic Medical Records

Expert compliance with all patient care standards

RN

Gulfside Healthcare Services