Hospice IPU Admission RN

Description

Big Bend Hospice, Inc. (BBH) is seeking skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse candidates for the position of

Hospice In-Patient Unit Admissions RN.

In this hybrid role, this nurse will be tasked with providing education and clarity to patients, family members and caregivers who are considering enrolling in hospice services. Through this experience, our nurse will share details related to the support and care services that are available under hospice care, while also providing insight into the specialized services and support (both inpatient and home care) provided by the exceptional care team assembled by BBH. When not guiding patients and families though the admissions process, our nurse will provide exceptional and compassionate bedside care to patients who have been admitted to one of our state-of-the-art inpatient units for high acuity symptom and pain management, while also supporting the family and caregivers through this vulnerable time.  

The primary work location for this position will be the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care, located in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. In addition, as business needs dictate, this nurse may be assigned to work at the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House located at our main campus off of Mahan Center Blvd, or on an as-needed basis in the field for home care of home bound admissions. 

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday 3 PM to 11 PM and required rotating weekends (a day off during the week will be designated to offset weekend hours). The starting rate of pay for this position is $37 per hour, plus night and weekend shift differential. Shift differentials are as follows: 

• Night Shift Differential:
  • Monday - Thursday beginning at 7 PM = $4 per hour
• Weekend Shift Differential: 
  • Friday beginning at 7 PM = $1 per hour 
• Weekend Night Shift Differential combines night & weekend differential beginning a 7PM Friday for a total $5 per hour shift differential from 7 PM to 11 PM for this position. 

At Big Bend Hospice we are committed to our mission to "inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief - one family at a time." 

This means we are committed to hiring a team that exemplifies our core values: 

• We will demonstrate integrity in everything we do.
• We will hold ourselves accountable to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• We will demonstrate respect for each other and those we serve.
• We will be good stewards of our resources.
• We will continue to commit to excellence in our business practices and clinical expertise.
• We will strive for increased knowledge in all disciplines.
• We will continually explore innovations for fulfilling our mission and values.

Big Bend Hospice offers competitive wages and a generous benefit package including options for health, dental, vision, employer paid and voluntary life insurance, supplemental plans, flexible spending accounts and retirement planning with company match after one year of employment. 

Requirements and Preferences

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Compassionate with sound judgment.
• Excellent critical thinking and quick problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle stress and long shifts.
• Possesses critical thinking skills to clarify goals, examine assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, accomplish action, and assess conclusions.
• Must be able to concentrate on work tasks amidst distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic.
• Must exert self-control in volatile or hostile situations, such as when verbally or physically confronted in a threatening or aggressive manner.
• Must be able to withstand contact with animals and exposure to hoarding situations.
• Must have proven ability to maintain professional conduct and confidentiality in the care of patients.
• Ability to handle stress and long shifts.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and medical software programs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Hospice and/or home health experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Current CPR certification.
• RNs working in Home Care, Admissions, or Triage departments must also be a licensed driver and possess an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements and is in good working order.  Must maintain a clean driving record.
• Hospice and Palliative Care Certification preferred.

Salary : $4 - $37