RN/Registered Nurse Weekend - NIGHT SHIFT - Emergency Nursing

RN, Nights And Weekends

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union Counties Saturday and Sunday: 8am-8pm Monday: 5pm-1am Sign on bonus Benefits from day 1

Role: The RN, Nights and Weekends provides after-hours field visits to patients, families, and community partners. Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working

Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred

Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system

Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in Spanish preferred

Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

Ability to effectively handle stressful situations professionally and calmly with exceptional customer service

Skilled in computer operations; proficiency in MS Office software applications, on-line research and proven data entry and navigation skills

Available to work shifts to accommodate extended hours of operation as scheduled

Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.

Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs

Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy

Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patient's immediate needs

Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort

Obtains Physician orders

Completes documentation per Company policy

Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.

Obtains medical record information for the referral.

Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities.

Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.

Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.

Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.

Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.

Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices.

Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations.

Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.

Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Makes after-hours visits to patients in their home, assisted living facility, nursing home, or hospital, anywhere within the assigned affiliate(s) territory. Provides compassionate customer service to patients and families.

Assesses patient/family and identifies immediate needs and appropriate nursing interventions by phone and/or during visit.

Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.

Demonstrates clinical skills regarding case management, application of company policy and procedure, physical assessment, intravenous therapies, pain medication titration, symptom management, and patient/family relationships.

Prioritizes, consults, refers, and collaborates with other professionals to promote quality and continuity of patient/family care.

Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, and safety practices.

Reports changes in the patient's condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals.

Completes documentation per policy and procedure.

During times of emergencies (i.e. the RN, Nights and Weekends may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency.

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. Chapters Health System