Registered Nurse Inpatient Unit PRN

About the role

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment
• Active BLS certification for healthcare professionals (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
• Experience with an EMR/EHR system
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per company policy; reliable transportation
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Effective verbal and written communication in English
• Flexibility to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
• Ability to manage emotional stress of caring for terminally ill patients and families
• Physical ability to access patient rooms, navigate stairs, narrow spaces, and tolerate heat/lack of air conditioning
• Capability to perform essential physical functions (lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) with or without reasonable accommodation
• For employees working at PACE: certification of completion of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
• May require cross‑training to hospice house or field positions when census calls for flexible staffing

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), addressing psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical, and biological needs
• Assess and identify patient/family needs, coordinate the Plan of Care with the IDG, and deliver palliative and supportive care
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and health professionals about disease processes, palliative interventions, caregiving, the dying process, and safety practices
• Report changes in patient condition to appropriate IDG members or health professionals
• Participate with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for appropriate level of care
• Attend patient deaths, prepare bodies for transport, and oversee medication disposal
• Provide bereavement interventions to families and caregivers in conjunction with psychosocial staff
• Present concise oral and written reports to the IDG and encourage multidisciplinary input
• Communicate accurately with physicians, staff, patients, families, and supervisors using positive approaches
• Supervise care delivered by other nursing team members (LPNs, Hospice Aides, contract nurses)
• Complete clinical admissions: explain services, address objections, obtain informed consents, perform initial assessments, obtain physician orders, initiate skilled nursing interventions, and document per policy
• Act as Company representative at assigned facilities, facilitate referrals, and develop relationships with case managers, physicians, and other stakeholders
• Coordinate with Professional Relations Representatives to educate on available services
• Provide care for GIP patients in hospitals, including daily visits, management, documentation, and efficient discharge
• Use SBAR for timely clinical communication and discuss potential needs with after‑hours staff
• Obtain consents, arrange safe discharge, and meet productivity expectations
• Obtain medical record information for referrals and support quality assessment and performance improvement activities
• Represent the Company professionally, comply with all regulations, maintain confidentiality, use resources responsibly, and promote the Company in the community
• Participate proactively in improving performance, advancing electronic media skills, and sharing expertise with co‑workers
• During emergencies (e.g., hurricanes), report to designated locations as needed to ensure continuity of services
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Frequent: standing, sitting, reaching with hands/arms, lifting, bending, balancing
• Occasional: pulling, pushing, stooping/crouching, kneeling, climbing stairs
• Essential abilities: see, hear, talk, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel

Pay

Compensation: $47.00 per hour.

Schedule

Per diem position with a flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients.