Registered Nurse Broward & Dade - Catholic Hospice

Registered Nurse - FT - 8:00AM-5:00PM - Broward & Dade - Catholic Hospice

The Registered Nurse is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit. The Registered Nurse utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills in caring for the patient/family unit.

Assess physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family within 24 hours of admission into the Inpatient Unit.

Completes accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services within 24 hours of visit and maintains accuracy of electronic medical record including medication profile.

Coordinates care to the patient and family within the Interdisciplinary team and ensures availability of all resources.

Collaborates with Nursing Home staff by initiating the written plan of care, maintaining professional management of hospice care and attending care plan meetings.

Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement projects as directed by Clinical Team.

Serves as case manager and advocate to the patient and family while collaborating with attending physicians, insurance case managers, skilled nursing facility staff, assisted living facility staff and all health-related practitioners.

Administers medications and treatments prescribed by the attending physician and/or hospice physician.

Attends and participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as required.

Participates in hospice activities such as Memorial Services, Community Education, etc., as requested by the Team Manager.

Provide orientation on a regular basis to new employees.

Ensure effective communication with Interdisciplinary Teams.

Participate with on-call rotations.

Ability to interact with the public and other employees in a positive manner and promote a cooperative working environment.

Coordinate several projects at the same time with competing timelines and tight deadlines.

Demonstrate adherence to Catholic Hospice, Inc. policies and procedures and pertinent State and Federal Rules and Regulations.

Identify and provide ongoing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family and act accordingly or initiate appropriate intervention or referral.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Evaluates services provided by the Hospice Aide every two weeks with periodic on-site supervisory visits if needed.

Demonstrates knowledge of hospice levels of care, Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefits by providing appropriate documentation when the need arises.

Provides ongoing assessments of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family and initiates appropriate intervention or referral.

Actively participates in the care planning process, updating care plans according to the needs of the patient in the IPU.

Provides education to a diverse group of caregivers audibly and in writing, on how to properly care for patient/family care.

Participates in the team responsibility of providing patient care twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Consistently able to work calmly and maintain effectiveness in situations of high stress.

Maintains the ability to extend hospitality and patience while assisting patients, families, physicians and peers under stressful circumstances.

Attends home deaths as required and communicates with physician, funeral home, and team (if applicable). Provide accurate and appropriate documentation and submit daily.

Ability to lift and move patients according to accepted nursing standards of body mechanics.

Ability to travel to any location throughout South Florida as needed and expand territory as business needs dictate (if applicable). Maintain required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.

Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

Provide other duties of healthcare team member.

Perform other duties as assigned.

May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

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