Hospice Nurse

Location: Town of Florida
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Gilchrist Center Stadium Placetime type:
Full time posted on:
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JR105379

Identifies patient/family care needs and provides nursing and supportive care for the terminally ill patient and their families.
** Education
* * ADN and/or BSN from an accredited institution.
** Experience
* * Two years of nursing experience, or equivalent combination or education and experience.
** Skills
* ** Knowledgeable of universal precautions for infection control and employs safe practices for self protection
* Strong time management skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to be patient and family focused
* Skill in the use of EMR (Electronic Medical Record) and/or ability to learn
** Licensures, Certifications
*** Current MD registered nursing license.
** Physical Requirements
*** Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
* Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
** Working Conditions
*** Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
* Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
** Conditions of Employment
*** Maintain current nursing license
** Physical Requirements
*** Job entails some standing, sitting, stooping, bending, walking. Ability to stand and walk almost constantly up to ninety 90% of work time and lifting and positioning patients up to fifty 50% of work time.
* Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail and often in stressful situations.
** Working Conditions
*** Normal patient care environment with possible exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature.
* Exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases
** Principal Duties and Responsibilities
*** Provides quality nursing care to patients with life-limiting illness to maintain highest level of care for the patient in conjunction with the primary physician by initiating and maintaining the nursing process.
* Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement a patient directed individualized plan of care. Consults with attending physician when necessary.
* Evaluates patient/family response to intervention and modifies care plan appropriately. Provides patient and family education to achieve skills necessary to maintain quality care, promote patient/family independence and to facilitate the patient living fully until death. Teach patient/family infection control protocols.
* Documents on appropriate chart and forms in an accurate and timely manner to provide a written record of inpatient course.
* Participates in Quality Improvement Program to maintain or improve the quality of patient care.
* Provides direction and supervision to Patient Care Partners, Unit Receptionists and volunteers to maintain environment.
* Accurately completes daily acuity assessment for assigned patient.
* Attends to patient and family at the time of patient’s death.
** All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:
** Respect*I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.
** Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy
* Listens and responds appropriately to others’ needs, feelings, and capabilities Excellence
* I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.
** Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
* Actively pursues learning and self-development
* Pays attention to detail; follows through Accountability
* I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.
** Sets a positive, professional example for others
* Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
* Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
* Reports to work regularly and on time Teamwork
* I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.
** Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
* Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
* Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
* Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior
* I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.
** Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
* Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers Results
* I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.
** Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
* Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
* Displays…