Hospice RN TriageField Nights
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Job Location:
Port Charlotte, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Empath Health is currently seeking a RN Triage/Field to join our team.
8pm to 8 am every other weekend weekday evening schedule negotiable; primarily Charlotte & DeSoto may also include Sarasota and Manatee counties.
The RN Triage/Field:
- Visits patients and provides clinical physical educational and emotional support after-hours as directed by the Triage team (in in the patient home long term care facility assisted living facility hospice house or hospital)
- Under the direction of a licensed physician performs patient assessment manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
- Utilizes nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.
- Attends patient deaths provides bereavement support to the patient caregiver/ family as indicated and performs post mortem care.
- Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services within electronic medical record to reflect the individualized plan of care and outcomes of interventions.
- Reviews and updates the Plan of Care physician orders MAR/Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure patient/family needs are met.
Position Requirements:
- Current unrestricted Florida Licensure as RN.
- BSN or MSN degree preferred.
- Minimum one year recent acute care experience in a Hospital or Home Health environment; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.
- CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within 3 years of employment.
- An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the educational/professional requirements.
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures thoughts beliefs and traditions of our employees volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day we work to be respectful sensitive and competent with each other and those in our every journey we are dedicated to achieving comfort dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient client staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Providing compassionate full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!
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Key Skills
- Catheter Care
- Nursing Home Experience
- Patient Care
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Hospice Care
- Vital Signs Experience
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Cerner
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