About this role
- Currently licensed as an RN in State of Florida.
- Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing required. Bachelor's degree a plus.
- Valid driving license and good driving record are required for this position.
- Professionalism in interpersonal communication skills with patients, patient families, colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel.
- Personal professional development, accountability, organization and leadership in the performance of professional nursing practice.
- All full time RNs will assist in the provision of after hours and weekend coverage as assigned.
- On-Call responsibilities required. Certifications as required by individual unit/area.
- Provides all aspects of care for the terminally ill patient
- Provides patient and family education
- Completes initial and on-going assessments
- Provides pain and symptom management
- Develops an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care which reflect pt./family centered goals
- Uses critical thinking skills
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities
- Maintains professional and positive working relationships
- Promotes a holistic approach to the care of the terminally ill
Other facts
About Halifax Health
Halifax Health is the community's healthcare leader serving our residents and visitors in Volusia County for over 95 years. As the area's only Level II Trauma Center, only Comprehensive Stroke Center and only Level III Neonatal ICU, we are committed to providing exceptional care to all those who come here. We strategically partner with only the best such as our partnership with Brooks Rehabilitation, the highest experts in their field, in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation and Pediatric Therapy. We also partner with University of Florida Health/Shands offering the highest rated programs in the State of Florida with our Heart and Vascular Surgery and our Neurosurgery programs.
What you'll do
- The Hospice RN is responsible for coordinating and implementing the overall plan of care for assigned patients in various hospice settings. This includes providing all aspects of care for terminally ill patients, conducting assessments, and developing an Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
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