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BrightSpring Health Services

RN / Registered Nurse - Staffing Pool

BrightSpring Health Services, Palatka, Florida, United States, 32177


RN / Registered Nurse - Staffing Pool

Job Locations

US-FL-GAINESVILLE | US-FL-JACKSONVILLE BEACH | US-FL-LAKE CITY | US-FL-PALATKA | US-FL-ORANGE PARK

ID

2024-151616

Line of Business

Haven Hospice

Position Type

PRN

Our Company

Haven Hospice

Overview

The registered nurse plans, organizes and directs hospice care and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individual and families within their homes and communities.

Responsibilities

Completes an initial, comprehensive, and ongoing comprehensive assessment of patient and family to determine hospice needs

Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es)Provides professional nursing care by utilizing all elements of nursing processAssesses and evaluates patient's status by:

Writing and initiating plan of careRegularly re-evaluating patient and family/caregiver needsParticipating in revising the plan of care as necessary

Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs changeUses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosisDevelops a care plan that establishes goals, based on nursing diagnosis, and incorporates palliative nursing actions

Includes the patient and the family in the planning process

Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing proceduresAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician in the physician's plan of careCounsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needsProvides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and planAssists the patient with the activities of daily living and facilitates the patient's efforts toward self-sufficiency and optional comfort careActs as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor and assumes responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseloadCompletes, maintains and=0 submits accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given

Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate

Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physicians' orders as required

Communicates with community health related persons to coordinate the care plan

Teaches the patient and family/caregiver self-care techniques as appropriate

Provides medication, diet and other instructions as ordered by the physician and recognizes and utilizes opportunities for health counseling with patients and families/caregivers

Works in concert with the interdisciplinary group

Provides and maintains a safe environment for the patient

Assists the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care

Works in cooperation with the family/caregiver and hospice interdisciplinary group to meet the emotional needs of the patient and family/caregiver

Attends interdisciplinary group meetings

Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy

Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and servicesare available

Supervises ancillary personnel and delegates responsibilities when required

Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes

Fulfills the obligation of requested and/or accepted case assignments

Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of NursingCurrent Registered Nurse licensure in State and American Heart Association CPR certification required; CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hireBachelor's degree preferred, with one (1) year of hospice experience preferredManagement experience not required; Responsible for supervising hospice aidesExcellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; nursing skills per competency checklist

About our Line of Business

At Haven, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. As part of the BrightSpring Health Services family of brands, Haven is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information about Haven, please visit www.havenhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.