Registered Nurse (Field Case Manager) - Hospice - Hospice

Registered Nurse (Field Case Manager) - Hospice

Overview

Halifax Health - Hospice is seeking a Registered Nurse - Field RN Case Manager.

Summary

The RN will be responsible for coordination and implementation of the overall plan of care for the assigned patients in various hospice settings to assure the best possible quality of life is attained. Responsibilities include providing all aspects of care for the terminally ill patient, providing patient and family education, completing all regulatory requirements of nurses for patients on Hospice, performing patient assessment and documentation, providing symptom management, developing a comprehensive Interdisciplinary Plan of Care, orienting new staff, and participating in Quality Improvement activities.

Job Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program.
• Valid Florida license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Medical Surgical nursing or equivalent.
• Hospice Experience preferred.
• Certification in Hospice / Palliative preferred.
• Valid driving license and good driving record.
• Ability to work within the interdisciplinary team framework and demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled in providing nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, ability to cope with stress, maturity and emotional stability.
• Must meet criteria for employment by Halifax Health.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area's largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women's health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area's only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.