Registered Nurse RN Hospice Inpatient Unit

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Industry: Nursing

Salary: Competitive

Job type: Full-Time

Hospice Inpatient Unit Registered Nurse (IPU RN)- AdventHealth Hospice Care

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Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Hospice Care

AdventHealth Hospice Care is the only not-for-profit, faith-based, Hospice provider in the Greater Orlando Area
We are part of the largest healthcare system in the area, AdventHealth
For almost 30 years, we have provided compassionate care to patients and families during their time of need
We are a growing organization looking for special talent to come and grow with us
Besides offering world-class entertainment at the theme parks, the Central Florida area boasts many other entertainment options, such as state parks, nearby beaches, restaurants, performing arts, and professional sports

Schedule: Full-Time 36 hours/week

Shift: Night Shift : 6:45pm-7:15am

Location: AdventHealth Orlando's Inpatient Unit, but will also be required to float as needed to AdventHealth Kissimmee Hospital's and Altamonte Hospital's Hospice Inpatient Unit.

You Will Be Responsible For:

Provides professional level skilled nursing care to patients and applies palliative nursing principles and techniques in the treatment of patients in the IPU.
Communicates with family members to apprise them of patient's condition and provides nursing care, emotional support and education to the patient/family/caregiver.
Completes all required documentation for patient's records in the electronic medical records database system in the prescribed manner, to include assessments, medications and treatments.
Communicates with interdisciplinary staff including Physician, Psychosocial staff, Patient Care Managers, Nurse Case Managers, Pastoral staff, and other members of the team to request service or notify of death.
Communicates with family members and care givers when death occurs or in response to inquiries regarding patient condition.

Qualifications
What You Will Need:

Associates Degree is required; a Bachelors of Science in Nursing is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator.
A Minimum of 3 years nursing experience in a Hospital or Inpatient Unit environment or related field. Hospice experience, preferred.
A clear/active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN) certification is preferred.

Created: 2024-09-06

Reference: 24031403

Country: United States

State: Florida

City: Altamonte Springs