RN Inpatient - Nights - Boynton Beach

Overview: Pay range: $30/hr. - $40/hr. based on experience plus shift differential
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: Hours of operation: 7pm - 7:30am and every other weekend
Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician
• Conduct assessment of the patient/family needs
• Develop the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) Care Plan
• 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:

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  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.