Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association

SUMMARY:
Provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to terminally ill persons in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. Coordinates the implementation of the Plan of Care for each patient.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for practicing in accordance with Hospice clinical standards of practice, policies, and procedures.
• Assess physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the patient and family/caregivers.
• Provide intermittent skilled nursing services to the patient under the patient's physician's direction.
• Monitor and evaluate pain and symptoms, and provide information and assistance to the patient and family to manage those problems.
• Serve as a liaison to the patient's physician(s) when needed; provide information to the physician based on knowledge relating to the patient's needs.
• Provide emotional support to the patient and family/caregiver.
• Refer patients and/or family members to other services when appropriate and follow up as necessary.
• Provide instruction (health teaching) to the patient and family.
• Maintain and promptly complete all necessary plans and reports related to hospice care.
• Participate in care conferences and bereavement follow-up.
• Participate in case review, quality improvement activities, and other meetings as assigned.
• Plan and clinically supervise activities of Hospice Aide related to patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

Hospice/Palliative Care experience preferred.

Clinical background with Bachelor Degree preferred.

At least 2 years of RN exp.

This position requires a background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information on the requirements, please visit the Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com