Job Details

Empath Health is currently seeking an RN Hospice House Float to join our team.

8pm - 8:30am, varied schedule. (36 hrs/week) Will work at the following hospice houses:  Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice and Village on the Isle. 

Will potentially work every other weekend.

Primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

1. Promotes and practices the Hospice mission and core values, and follows all policies and procedures of Tidewell Hospice.
   2. Under the direction of a licensed physician, directs and leads the care of patients assigned, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care and provides wound care per protocol.
   3. Provides initial and ongoing assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.
   4. In collaboration with the other members of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), develops, implements and updates the individualized plan of care, initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative procedures and initiates referrals to other services.
   5. Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, ethical concerns and safety practices.
   6. Supervises LPN’s and paraprofessionals providing services to the patient according to regulations.
   7. Recognizes and maintains professional boundaries in relationships with patient/family/caregiver.
   8. Presents concise information to the team, oncoming shift staff and physician on a daily basis.
   9. Applies specific criteria for admission and re-certification to hospice care to establish appropriate levels of care and patient’s eligibility.
   10. Completes “point of service” documentation within the electronic medical record database.
   11. Reviews and updates patient’s care plan, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile, clinical notes and other records to ensure patient/family needs are met.
   12. Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to General Inpatient regulations, Federal/State life safety codes, the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Standards of Practice of Hospice Nursing as well as legal, regulatory and CHAP requirements.

Educational/Professional:

1. Graduate of approved nursing program with current unrestricted Florida RN license.
   2. BSN or MSN preferred.
   3. Minimum of one (1) year acute or med-surge experience in a hospital environment providing direct patient care. Previous experience as a Hospice RN strongly preferred.
   4. CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within 3 years of employment.

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 care. In 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!