RN Hospice House - Night shift

Position Overview

Tidewell Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking an experienced and team-oriented RN to work in a hospice house setting. Nightshift: 8p-8:30a. Village on the Isle, Week 1-Tuesday/Friday/Saturday. Week 2- Sunday/Wednesday/Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and coordinates patient/family needs
• Provides preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit
• Utilizes assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit
• Oversees and supervises the LPN and/or aide for the delivery of patient care in the GIP environment

Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Minimum of 1 year of current active nursing experience; with experience in caring for terminally ill patients or those with life-threatening illnesses preferred; prefer one (1) year experience in an acute or post-acute care setting. An equivalent of education and experience may be considered.
• Licensure: Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse, Valid Florida State Driver’s License
• Continuing Education: As required for licensure
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• The ability to type 25 wpm is highly preferred
• Must receive a passing grade on a pre-employment computer literacy evaluation
• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion
• Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file
• Required to work in other Care Centers based on business needs