(PRN) RN Hospice House - Days

Empath Health is currently seeking an RN PRN to join our team. 

This shift works 8am-8:30pm and provides a minimum of 64 hours/month of availability.  This individual will fill in at hospice houses in Village on the Isle, Venice, Port Charlotte and Arcadia.

The RN Case Manager creates and maintains a plan of care, serving as the coordinator for patient and family interaction with Tidewell for the duration of the patient’s hospice experience. When a patient and loved ones think of Tidewell Hospice, they will think first of the RN Case Manager. The case manager must be able to listen, observe, communicate and sensitively provide nursing services in emotionally intense situations.

The RN Case Manager:
• Reviews and updates the care plan, physician orders, pharmacy profile and other records.
• Educates patients, family members and other caregivers about the disease process and decline, available palliative interventions, the dying process and safety practices.

Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Minimum of 1 year of current active nursing experience; with experience in caring for terminally ill patients or those with life threatening illnesses preferred; prefer one (1) year experience in an acute or post acute care setting. An equivalent of education and experience may be considered.


• Licensure:
  
  
  
  • Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse
  
  
  • Valid Florida State Driver’s License
  
  
  
  


• Continuing Education: As required for licensure.


• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association


• The ability to type 25 wpm is highly preferred. Must receive a passing grade on a pre-employment computer literacy evaluation.


• Must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file. Required to work in other Care Centers based on business needs.