Hospice Visit Nurse

Job Details: Job Location: Avow Lee County

• Fort Myers, FL, Salary Range: $73000.00 - $87000.00Salary/year, Qualifications: Our Hospice Visit Nurses work a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30a to 5pm, no nights or weekends or on call required. This position is based in Lee, Hendry and/or Glades Counties. There is a $10,000 Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates for this position! Apply Today!

Job Summary

Under physician's orders, the Hospice Visit Nurse is responsible for identifying the physical and emotional needs of the patient/family and for coordinating the care necessary to meet these needs in order to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life for the patient/family. Job Duties and Responsibilities: Utilizes a systematic process to assess the physical and emotional needs of the patient to provide the framework from which patient care is planned.

Completes the assessment within established guidelines and documents such findings in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) at the time of care on a specific device. Recognizes, reports and documents significant findings/changes in the patient's condition to the clinical manager and/or physician. Assesses the need for medical supplies, equipment, and medication on a regular and consistent basis.

Assesses the need for alternative levels of care options when appropriate. Contributes to the development of an Interdisciplinary Care Plan in collaboration with Registered Nurse Case manager (RNCM) and multi-disciplinary team. Contributes to the initial plan of care started on admission and continues to update the plan of care as necessary and required.

Identifies patient/family educational needs and develops a teaching plan utilizing resources available in conjunction with the RNCM. Participates in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings when the assigned RNCM is unavailable. Implement plan of care in an organized and efficient manner in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Implements physician directed care in a timely manner. Implements nursing interventions and procedures for physical and emotional needs based on the plan of care. Plans the administration of and/or administers medication with knowledge of actions, contra-indications, side effects and desired outcomes. Communicate with other team members and/or outside services and nursing agencies to provide coordination of care.

Provides information and direction to the HHAs/CNAs, documenting supervision according to policy. Completes documentation accurately, concisely and in a timely manner. Reports all infections/suspected infections on the appropriate forms. Attends/prepares the body after death, providing emotional support to the family and direction for arrangements as needed within established guidelines.

Continually evaluates the plan of care, the nursing care provided and the patient's response to the care so that adjustments may be made in coordination with the RNCM accordingly. Evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing interventions in meeting the identified physical and emotional needs, making revisions on the plan of care.

Communicates with the physician informing them of the patient’s status as the condition changes. Notifies the physician at the time of death. Performs chart reviews as assigned. Maintains patient safety. Performs other related work as needed and as directed by the clinical manager and/or director. Is available for holiday, on-call, weekend, illness and vacation, hurricane coverage as needed.

Follow the Comprehensive Emergency Management Grid during times of activated emergency situations. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the HHA/CNA plan of care. Education/Experience: Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred. CHPN preferred. Hospice experience preferred.

Language Skills: Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English. Spanish language skills preferred. Math Skills: Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages/fractions. Nurse must successfully pass the math test given at time of interview prior to starting orientation and annually.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current RN or LPN License to practice in the state of Florida Valid Florida Driver's License Healthcare Provider CPR Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred or within 2 years of employment preferred Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to turn, move, and lift patients without restriction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.