Registered Nurse - Hospice
@ HSP_03 Halifax Hospice Inc.Registered Nurse - Hospice
This job is still taking applications, but it's been up a while.
About the job
The company offers hospice care services focused on terminal patients. The RN role involves coordinating care, assessments, pain management, and family education, requiring professionalism and teamwork in a night shift setting.
Requirements
- Current RN license in Florida
- Associate degree in Nursing
- Valid driver's license
- Interpersonal communication skills
- On-call and after hours work
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Professionalism and leadership
- Care for terminally ill patients
- Participation in quality improvement
Full job description
- Currently licensed as an RN in State of Florida.
- Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree a plus.
- Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position.
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
- Personal professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
- All full time RNs will assist in the provision of after hours and weekend coverage as assigned.
- On-Call responsibilities required. Certifications as required by individual unit/area.
- Provides all aspects of care for the terminally ill patient
- Provides patient and family education
- Completes initial and on-going assessments
- Provides pain and symptom management
- Develops an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care which reflect pt./family centered goals
- Uses critical thinking skills
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities
- Maintains professional and positive working relationships
- Promotes a holistic approach to the care of the terminally ill