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RN Hospice Crisis Care - Nights

Trustbridge

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Overview





Pay range:  $33/hr. - $43/hr. based on experience


 


Use your nursing skills to make a difference. 


 


Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients.  They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers.  The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm.  Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life’s journey.  





Responsibilities





Hours of operation:  7pm - 7:30am and every other weekend


Work territory:  Broward County/Boca Raton


 


Duties and Responsibilities



  • Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician

  • Conduct assessment of the patient/family needs

  • Develop the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) Care Plan

  • Ensure the implementation and coordination of the interventions and services described in the care plan.  

  • Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority

  • Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times

  • Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.





Qualifications





 




  2. Education/Regulatory Requirements:

    • RN degree from a college or university, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

    • Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.

    • BSN preferred

    • Hospice certification preferred.

    • Current Basic Life Support Certification.




  4. Skills:

    • Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.

    • One year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.

    • Understanding of and ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing: case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills, thanatology skills and needs

    • Basic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.




  6. Professional Requirements:

    • Able to communicate effectively with other Hospice care personnel.

    • Able to coordinate with other health care providers in the delivery of patient care.

    • Able to work effectively with lay and professional volunteers.




  8. Language Skills:
    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.



 

 




About the Company

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Trustbridge

From home health to hospice, we offer support for families facing any stage of illness. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with serious illness, you can rely on the compassionate professionals of Trustbridge. As our name suggests, you can trust us to do what is necessary to guide you and your family through this difficult time and provide the loving care you need. You are not alone. Since 1978, Hospice of Palm Beach County, Hospice of Broward County and Hospice by the Sea have cared for 200,000 families in South Florida. These three hospices are now one branch of Trustbridge, a community nonprofit that provides support for families facing serious illness 24 hours a day. Our other services include home health care, palliative medicine, caregiver support and bereavement programs.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
On Site Cafeteria, Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance
FOUNDED
1978
WEBSITE
https://www.trustbridge.com/