Hospice Care Registered Nurse - NIGHTS

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. The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Qualifications 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; 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

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 physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., 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

Some locations may require 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

Responsibilities of all employees 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

Job Responsibilities 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

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing 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 as well as ongoing eligibility.

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