Immediate Care- Registered Nurse(PRN)

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. Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Minimum one (1) year nursing experience in hospice or hospital experience preferred Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area 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 accommodation Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

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.

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. Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. 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. Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness. Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses). During times of emergencies (i.e. the Triage RN 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. 45.00 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. As a progressive leader and premier health organization, Chapters Health System is dedicated to delivering innovative care throughout chronic illness progression and beyond. Since 1983 as a community-based, not-for-profit organization, Chapters Health has provided choices, education and guidance through its managed affiliates: Capital Caring Health, Chapters Health Foundation, Chapters Health Hospice, Chapters Health Pharmacy, Chapters Health Staffing, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care, Good Shepherd Hospice, Hope Healthcare, Hospice of Okeechobee, HPH Hospice and LifePath Hospice. Chapters Health offers services throughout the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the country to improve the patient/family experience well in advance of end-of-life needs. Chapters Health and its affiliates are licensed in Alachua, Arlington, Bradford, Charlotte, Cherokee, Citrus, Cobb, Collier, Columbia, District of Columbia (all eight wards), Dixie, Fairfax, Fauquier, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gilchrist, Glades, Gwinnett, Hall, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Howard, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Loudoun, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Montgomery, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Prince George’s, Prince William, Putnam, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee and Union counties. Click here to view the video! 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. For more information, please visit It is the policy of the Organization to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. The Organization(s) complies with all civil rights laws and other federal, state and local fair employment laws that prohibit any unlawful employment practices including harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, status as a covered veteran, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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