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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 900am - 900pm - Days and Weekend

Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively markets, through education, the hospice concept to all health care professionals and providers, as well as the community at large.
• Is able to articulate all components of the organization's continuum of care and refer patients and families to those as necessary.
• Serves as the liaison between our company and physicians, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other health care professionals.
• Carries primary responsibility for evaluation of all patients referred for hospice services.
• Assists referring physicians and/or his/her designated liaison with coordinating a plan of care/treatment for hospice appropriate patients and their families.

Duties And Responsibilities

Education/ Regulatory Requirements

• 1 year medical surgical experience preferred
• Florida licensed R.N.; B.S.N. preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual Preferred. Electronic medical record software experience a plus.
• Organized, flexible, self motivated with ability to relate to all levels of the professional medical team.
• Preferred CHPN Certification.
• Must possess ability to assess physical and psychosocial needs of patient and family. Hospice experience highly desirable.
• Ability to develop and apply effective customer service skills. Able to work independently with minimum supervision.