Gulfside Healthcare Services is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to
provide hospice field care throughout West Pasco. Our Hospice Field RNs support
patients and families in private residences, assisted living facilities, and
skilled nursing facilities while providing comfort-focused care, education, and
support during the end-of-life journey.
The Hospice Field RN manages an assigned patient caseload, develops
individualized care plans, collaborates with our interdisciplinary team, and
provides guidance to LPNs, CNAs, and other members of the care team.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact State RN license
required
• Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience preferred
• Hospice, home health, case management, or acute care experience preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, critical thinking, and time management
skills
• Compassionate, organized, and able to work independently while supporting a
team-based approach to care
• Valid Florida driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of
automobile insurance required
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) 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 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 and continuously
assesses areas for risk management
Maintains current with organizational and departmental communication via
e-mail. All clinical 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 Nurse Care Manager
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Maintains up to date skill sets as required to care for patients
Possesses ability to multi-task; exhibits adaptability and flexibility in
meeting Gulfside Healthcare Services objectives
Ensures compliance with all patient care and documentation standards and
regulations
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the policies and procedures
of the clinical department; adheres to and assists in the evaluation of the
same
Assists in maintaining federal and state regulatory compliance
Proficient in Electronic Medical Records
EEO Statement:
Gulfside Healthcare Services, Inc. is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity
(“EEO”) and complies with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit
workplace discrimination and unlawful retaliation.
NOTE: This Gulfside Healthcare Services position requires an AHCA Level 2
Fingerprint screening for eligibility through the AHCA Florida Care Provider
Background Screening Clearinghouse. Please refer to this link for more
information on this: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
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