Hope Hospice & Community Services - Cape Coral, FL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Cape Coral, FL
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The RN Weekend Float position at Hope Healthcare involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families in a hospice setting. The role emphasizes patient assessment, care coordination, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality palliative care. The RN will be responsible for managing direct patient care, educating families, and supporting emotional needs during challenging times.
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify patient/family needs using the nursing process.
- Coordinate the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).
- Provide palliative and supportive care to patients and families.
- Document patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicate with the IDG.
- Complete clinical admissions for all Company services and explain services to potential patients/families.
- Initiate skilled nursing interventions to prevent complications and maximize comfort.
- Obtain Physician orders and complete documentation per Company policy.
- Act as the Company representative at assigned facilities and facilitate referrals to all service lines.
- Provide care for GIP patients in a hospital, including daily visits and documentation.
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of Florida.
- Minimum one year of in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates.
- Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR system.
- Valid driver's license and automobile insurance.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
- Ability to manage emotional stress of working with terminally ill patients.
- Ability to physically access patient rooms and navigate various environments.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in hospice care.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
