REGISTERED FIELD NURSE - Key Biscayne/Brickell/Little Havana/South Miami

DescriptionFull-Time Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM to 5PMSummary & ObjectiveThe Registered Nurse Field plans and delivers care to patients in their place of residence utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, interventions, implementation, and evaluation; and effectively interacts with patients, families, and other team members while maintaining standards of professional nursing.Essential FunctionsAssess physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family within 24 hours of admission.Assess and evaluate the patient for physical home care needs, medications and nursing care needs timely.Develop and implement an individualized plan of care including creating measurable patient-centered goals in collaboration with the physician and the patient, that consistently is updated and reviewed to reflect assessment findings to ensure quality patient home care.Review and update plan of care including interventions, medication profile, visit frequency to meet the patient’s changing needs.Assess and report to physician changes of patient condition, needs and facilitate documentation to meet program’s eligibility for services timely.Document physicians’ orders when received to provide accurate information and ensure safe delivery of services.Identify discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of the patient.Supervise, teach and evaluate care provided by other care providers to ensure compliance to the plan of care.Educate and instruct the patient and their families as required.Document assessments, interventions and all changes thoroughly at the point of service in the electronic health record and synchronize this documentation for each patient according to Catholic Hospice standards. Communicate handoffs, timely to ensure communication is relayed appropriately for continuation of quality care.Effectively plan, organize, set priorities and complete assignments within established time frames.Administer medications and treatments prescribed by the attending physician and/or hospice physician.Attend and participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as required.Participate in hospice activities such as Memorial Services, Community Education, etc., as requested by the Team Manager.Able to identify and provide ongoing assessment of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family and act accordingly or initiate appropriate intervention or referral.* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Other DutiesAssist in other activities and departments when requested to ensure complete and thorough patient care for all Catholic Hospice patients.Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to support the quality of services.Precept new staff to support professional relationships with newly hired team members as required.Complete accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services within 24 hours of visit and maintain accuracy of electronic medical record including accuracy of medication profile.Coordinate care to the patient and family within the Interdisciplinary team and availability of all resources.Collaborate with Nursing Home staff by initiating the written plan of care, maintaining professional management of hospice care and attending care plan meetings.Actively participate in quality assurance and performance improvement projects as directed by Clinical Team.Serve as case manager and advocate to the patient and family while collaborating with attending physicians, insurance case managers, skilled nursing facility staff, assisted living facility staff as well as all health-related practitioners.Evaluate services provided by the Hospice Aide every two weeks with periodic on-site supervisory visits if needed.Demonstrate knowledge of hospice levels of care, Medicare and Medicaid Hospice Benefits by providing appropriate documentation when the need arises.Provide on-going assessments of physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient and family and initiate appropriate intervention or referral.Actively participate in the care planning process, updating care plans according to the needs of the patient in the IPU.Provide education to a diverse group of caregivers audibly and in writing, on how to properly care for patient/family care.Participate in the team responsibility of providing patient care twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.Consistently able to work calmly and maintain effectiveness in situations of high stress.Maintain the ability to extend hospitality and patience while assisting patients, families, physicians and peers under stressful circumstances.Attend home deaths as required and communicate with physician, funeral home, and team (if applicable).Provide accurate and appropriate documentation and submit daily.Ability to lift and move patients according to accepted nursing standards of body mechanics.Provide orientation on a regular basis to new employees.Ensure effective communication with Interdisciplinary Teams.Participate with on-call rotations.Ability to interact with the public and other employees in a positive manner and promote a cooperative working environment.Coordinate several projects at the same time with competing timelines.Ability to coordinate several projects at the same time with competing demands and tight timelines.Demonstrate adherence to Catholic Hospice, Inc. policies and procedures and pertinent State and Federal Rules and Regulations.Ability to travel to any location throughout South Florida as needed and expand territory as business needs dictate.Maintain your required licenses, certifications and mandatory skill updates.Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.Provide other duties of healthcare team member.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilityMay serve as an interim department leader depending on need.Physical RequirementsMust be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 250+ pounds, walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.DisclaimerThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.EEOC StatementCHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.RequirementsKnowledge & Experience RequirementsAssociate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.Clear and Active Registered Nurse license to practice in the state of Florida.1-2 years of nursing experience preferred. Hospice nursing experience preferred.Certification in Hospice & Palliative Medicine (CHPN) preferred; required within two years of employment. (Eligible upon completion of 500 hours in last 12 months of hospice/palliative experience.)Must have knowledge of computer office/clinical software.Must be able to read, write and understand the English language.

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