What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice RN position at Peoples Health Services?
Description
New Hospice in Panama City seeks enthusiastic, purpose driven Hospice Nurses.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Hospice Nurses with experience in Oncology, Intensive Care Units (ICU) or Hospice to join our caring team. The role offers an opportunity to provide exceptional end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for their families during difficult times. If you are a skilled nurse with a passion for compassionate care, we welcome you to apply and make a meaningful difference in our patients' and their families lives.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. The employee works in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see, talk, or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reposition patients; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and moves up to 50 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Background Screening
Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC participates in Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website for our background screenings. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
PI216b1d16ac94-25448-39751468
New Hospice in Panama City seeks enthusiastic, purpose driven Hospice Nurses.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Hospice Nurses with experience in Oncology, Intensive Care Units (ICU) or Hospice to join our caring team. The role offers an opportunity to provide exceptional end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients and support for their families during difficult times. If you are a skilled nurse with a passion for compassionate care, we welcome you to apply and make a meaningful difference in our patients' and their families lives.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive hospice nursing care to patients in their homes or care facilities, ensuring comfort and dignity
- Assess patient needs, develop individualized care plans, and adjust treatments as necessary
- Administer medications, manage symptoms, and monitor patient responses
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and chaplains, to coordinate holistic care
- Educate patients and families about disease progression, symptom management, and available resources
- Document patient care activities accurately and in compliance with regulatory standards
- Respond promptly to patient and family concerns, providing emotional support and guidance
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida
- Proven clinical experience in oncology, ICU or Hospice settings
- Knowledge of hospice care principles, symptom management, and palliative care practices
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach with excellent interpersonal skills
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home visits
Requirements
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position, the employee travels by automobile and is exposed to changing weather conditions. The employee works in varied residential environments based on assigned caseload.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see, talk, or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, reposition patients; use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and moves up to 50 lbs.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Background Screening
Peoples Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC participates in Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website for our background screenings. https://info.flclearinghouse.com
PI216b1d16ac94-25448-39751468