RN, Day Visit (Pinellas) (HPH Hospice)

About the role

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!

Job Profile Summary Benefits day 1 & mileage PAID Flexible to a Sun-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday schedule. Role: The RN, Day Visit provides ad hoc support to patients and families. The RN, Day Visit will establish and maintain positive relationships with team members, patients/families and referral resources.

Qualifications

Current license as RN in the state where the employee will be working Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience; hospice or hospital experience preferred Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. 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 coworkers both formally and informally.

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

Job Responsibilities

Provides and manages direct care to patients and families incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. Responsible for the timely, courteous, and effective handling of clinical inquiries related to Chapters Health System's services. Positively promotes and clearly explains benefits of Chapters Health System's services.

Clients include current and prospective patients, friends, or family members, Powers of Attorney, care providers, physicians, nursing staff, nursing homes and Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs), hospital staff, and others, as appropriate. Gathers necessary information and required documentation from appropriate sources to ensure complete, current, and accurate documentation of patient information and data.

• Accurately enters data into information tracking systems, including in electronic medical record (EMR).
• Provides reassurance to patients and families.
• Coordinates or completes in person visit when needed/or requested.
• Assists the patient and family to achieve the desired comfort levels.
• Utilizes appropriate support/expert resources or personnel to resolve complex or difficult situations.

Documents patient/family contact information in the EMR and communicates with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG). During times of emergencies (i.e. Hurricanes, etc.), the Day Visit RN may be required to report to work at a location designated by the company, to ensure continuity of services.

This may include reporting to work ahead of your scheduled date/time due to planned lockdown of unit, and staying overnight(s) based on duration of emergency. Performs other duties as assigned.