Hospice RN Weekday Secondary Shift

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Hospice RN Weekday Secondary Shift ($5,000 Sign-On Bonus)

DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

DIVISION: Gulfside Hospice

HOURS: 5pm - 3am

REPORTS TO: Clinical Care Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Clinical Care Manager, the Hospice RN Weekday Secondary Shift is responsible for providing quality care to patients with GHS. The Field includes patients who reside in private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing homes. The Hospice RN Weekday Secondary Shift utilizes assessment, intervention, and education to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. This position oversees and manages the needs of the patients assigned to them.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Strong ethical standards and an appropriate professional demeanor

Should possess sound critical thinking, time management, technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, and strong

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 drivers license

Bilingual Preferred

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 L.P.N.s, C.N.A.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 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 - Field 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

Performs other duties as requested by the Clinical Care Manager