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Chapters Health System

HOSPICE HOUSE RN PRN 12 Hour

Chapters Health System, Florida, New York, United States

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It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

The Per Diem RN is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Qualifications

Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working

Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross

Minimum one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred

Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system

Mobile Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy

Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule

Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms

Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written)

Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients

Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families

Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area

Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Employees working at PACE, certification of completion of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Training through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Some locations may require:

Cross training to hospice house or field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when census calls for flexible staffing

Completes clinical admissions for all Company services including, but not limited to:

Explains services to potential patients/families and addresses questions regarding patient fears, physical limitations, while putting the patient/family at ease; presents services in an empathetic and compassionate manner

Identifies admission objections, concerns or other entry barriers and provides responses

Educates patient/family on admission requirements and addresses immediate needs

Completes informed consents and initial assessment according to regulations and Company policy

Provides information to Physicians and initiates Plan of Care to address 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 while facilitating referrals to all service lines; works closely with referring hospitals, physicians, facilities, patients, families, and the general public

Communicates frequently with Admissions to ensure timely follow‑up. When assignment is complete, informs Admissions and prepares for next assignment

Provides all necessary clinical communication timely using SBAR

Discusses any potential needs with after‑hours staff

Obtains consents for services and arranges safe discharge in an efficient manner for referred and eligible patients while meeting productivity expectations

Obtains medical record information for the referral

Develops strong relationships with case managers, physicians, etc. at facilities

Works with Professional Relations Representatives (PRRs) to provide education on all available services

Provides care for any GIP patients in a hospital including daily visits, professional management, documentation and efficient discharge

Competencies

Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities Of All Employees

Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered 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 standard practices

Observe the Company’s health, safety and security practices

Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company

Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner

Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations

Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, 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 Improvement activities as appropriate for the position

Job Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow‑up

Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs

Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, caring giving, dying process and safety practices

Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals

Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness

Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications

Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver 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, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others

Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses)

During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Triage RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services. This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lock down of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands For Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The Demands Described Below Are Representative Of Those That Must Be Met By An Individual To Perform The Essential Functions Of The Job, With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation.)

While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel.

Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance.

Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.

Compensation Pay Rate

$45.00

This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as ongoing compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Part‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care, Non‑profit Organizations, and Mental Health Care

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