Per diem RN Float Team HPH Hospice Position Available In Hernando, Florida

Job Description:

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVEin what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realizeit’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providingoutstanding patient care and a high level of customer service inour communities every day. Our employees make all the difference inour success! The Hospice RN is responsible for assessing and identifyingpatient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinatingthe Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), andproviding palliative and supportive care to the patient/familyunit.

Qualifications:

• Current license as RN in the state where the employee will beworking
• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American HeartAssociation or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 mustobtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023. For LPN in a Hospice House,the deadline is 3/31/2023.
• Minimum one (1) year of in-patient nursing or hospice experiencefor external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within anaffiliate
• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (ElectronicMedical/Health Record) system
• Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insuranceper Company policy
• Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule
• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal andwritten)
• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients
• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caringfor terminally ill patients and their families
• Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of theHospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigatestairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of airconditioning) within any part of the service area
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physicalrequirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patientsand/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the jobwith or without reasonable accommodation Some locations may require:
• Cross training to hospice house or field(home/facility/admission) positions of equallicensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexiblestaffing
• Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including,but not limited to:
• Explains services to potential patients/families and addressesquestions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, whileputting the patient/family at ease; presents services in anempathetic and compassionate manner
• Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriersand provides responses
• Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addressesimmediate needs
• Completes informed consents and initial assessment according toregulations and Company policy
• Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care toaddress patient’s 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 whilefacilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely withreferring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families,and the general public.
• Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timelyfollow-up. When assignment is complete, informs Admissions andprepares for next assignment.
• Provides all necessary clinical communication timely usingSBAR.
• Discusses any potential needs with after-hours staff.
• Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in anefficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meetingproductivity expectations.
• Obtains medical record information for the referral.
• Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians,etc. at facilities.
• Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) toprovide education on all available services.
• Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including dailyvisits, professional management, documentation and efficientdischarge.

Competencies:

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for thisposition.

Responsibilities of all employees:

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through caredelivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations,maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standardpractices.
• Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleaguesand other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote the Company through participation in community andprofessional organizations.
• Participate proactively in improving performance at theorganizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvementactivities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as partof Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial,spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, andappropriate nursing intervention and follow-up.
• Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualizedPlan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’sevolving needs.
• Educates patient, family, caregivers and other healthprofessionals about disease process and decline, palliativeinterventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate membersof the IDG or other health professionals.
• Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospicereferrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness.
• Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; overseesdisposal of medications.
• Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family andcaregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff.
• Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG;respects and encourages input from all disciplines.
• Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staffmembers, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positiveapproaches when working with others.
• Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members(i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demandsdescribed below are representative of those that must be met by anindividual to perform the essential functions of the job, with orwithout reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilitiesare required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle orfeel.

Frequently required to:

stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift;bend; balance.

Occasionally required to:

pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climbstairs. This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing aftera conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-goingcompliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.