RN - Field Float - Per Diem; HPH Hospice

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

• Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system
• Mobile Driver – valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Effective communication in English (verbal and written)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (e.g., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning)
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation (including lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling)
• Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs
• Some locations may require cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

• Completes clinical admissions for all Company services, including explaining services to potential patients/families and addressing questions regarding patient fears and physical limitations; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner.
• Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses.
• Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs.
• Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy.
• Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address patients’ immediate needs.
• Initiates skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications, alleviate symptoms and maximize physical and emotional comfort.
• Obtains Physician orders.
• Completes documentation per Company policy.
• Acts as the Company representative at assigned facilities while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public.
• Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow‑up; when assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment.
• Provides all necessary clinical communication in a timely manner using SBAR; discusses any potential needs with after‑hours staff.
• Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations.
• Obtains medical record information for the referral.
• Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc., at facilities.
• Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services.
• Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge.
• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up.
• Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs.
• Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process and safety practices.
• Reports…