RN, Cornerstone Hospice House – 3–12-hour DAY shift FLOAT

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

Role:

The RN, Hospice House is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.

Qualifications: 

• Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license 

• Minimum one (1) year in-patient nursing or hospice experience preferred for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate preferred. 

• Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system  

• Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms 

• Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) 

• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients 

• Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families 

• Ability to physically access patient rooms and other areas of the Hospice House  

• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation 

• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 3/31/2023

• Intermittent Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy. Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs

 

Competencies: 

• Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. 

 

Responsibilities of all employees:  

• Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. 

• Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.  

• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. 

• Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. 

• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. 

• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. 

• Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. 

• Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. 

• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. 

• Advance electronic media skills. 

• Support Company research and educational activities. 

• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. 

• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.