RN Inpatient Per Diem - West Palm Beach

Pay range $30/hr. - $40/hr.

Use your nursing skills to make a difference. 

Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients.  They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers.  The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm.  Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life’s journey.  

Hours of Operation:  1 day a week 7am to 7pm and weekend requirement

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician
• Conduct assessment of the patient/family needs
• Develop the IDG (Interdisciplinary Group) Care Plan
• Ensure the implementation and coordination of the interventions and services described in the care plan.  
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.

1. Education/Regulatory Requirements:
   • RN degree from a college or university, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
   • Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.
   • BSN preferred
   • Hospice certification preferred.
   • Current Basic Life Support Certification.
2. Skills:
   • Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.
   • One year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.
   • Basic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.
3. Professional Requirements:
   • Able to communicate effectively with other Hospice care personnel.
   • Able to coordinate with other health care providers in the delivery of patient care.
   • Able to work effectively with lay and professional volunteers.
4. Language Skills:
   • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.