Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager Float

Overview

Pay range:  $33/hr. - $43/hr. based on experience

Use your nursing skills to make a difference. 

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

**Spanish speaking RN's are highly encouraged to apply**

Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm  with every other weekend. 

Job Location:  West Palm Beach/Loxahatchee/Wellington/Juno/Belle Glade

JOB SUMMARY

• 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

Education/Regulatory Requirements:

• 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.

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