Inpatient Hospice RN - West Palm Beach

Overview:

Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients. They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm. Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life’s journey.

Responsibilities:

• The registered nurse is responsible to 1) coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician, 2) conduct assessment of the patient/family needs, 3) develop the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) Care Plan, and 4) ensure the implementation and coordination of the interventions and services described in the care plan.
  
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
  
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times
  
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families
  
• Promptly and effectively address all concerns.
  

Qualifications:*

+ RN degree from a college or university, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

+ Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.

+ BSN preferred

+ Hospice certification preferred.

+ Current Basic Life Support Certification.

• Skills:
  

+ Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.

+ One year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.

+ Understanding of and ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing: case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills, thanatology skills and needs

+ Basic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.

• Professional Requirements:
  

+ Able to communicate effectively with other Hospice care personnel.

+ Able to coordinate with other health care providers in the delivery of patient care.

+ Able to work effectively with lay and professional volunteers.

• Language Skills:
  

+ Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.