VITAS Hospice Care in Collier County, FL

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS  program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where the VITAS program is located.

• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patients reactions.
• Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
• Participates in Nurse LPN on- call rotation/schedule in order to meet the needs of patients and families.

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• At least one year, preferably two years, of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is as an LPN/LVN in a hospital, hospice, home health, or community health setting.

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The Certified Home Health Aide is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to the terminally ill to augment that care given by family members. Functions under the direct instruction and supervision of the VITAS nurse and/or the VITAS Team Manager.

• Qualified candidates must have one (1) year direct patient care experience in acute or sub acute care.
• Good documentation skills required.
• Ability to travel per job requirement.

• Certification in your state required.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The Certified Home Health Aide is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to the terminally ill to augment that care given by family members. Functions under the direct instruction and supervision of the VITAS nurse and/or the VITAS Team Manager.

• Qualified candidates must have one (1) year direct patient care experience in acute or sub acute care.
• Good documentation skills required.
• Ability to travel per job requirement.

• Certification in your state required.
• High school graduate or equivalent required.

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The Licensed Practical Nurse administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state where the VITAS program is located.

• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patients reactions.
• Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
• Participates in Nurse LPN on- call rotation/schedule in order to meet the needs of patients and families.

• Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• At least one year, preferably two years, of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is as an LPN/LVN in a hospital, hospice, home health, or community health setting.

• Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V

Case Management and Supervision

• Follows VITAS policies and standards (See VITAS Standards Manual) and practices within the scope of the RN license
• Reports any request to practice outside of scope of license to the manager/supervisor
• Supervision of (VITAS employed and contracted) nursing tasks delegated to Hospice Aides, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (and contracted Registered Nurses) and Volunteers per the plan of care
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and bereavement
• Appropriately identifies/utilizes resources, referrals such as PT, OT, Home Health, Dietary, Pharmacy, Supplies, Home Medical Equipment, and other visits/consults
• Completes documentation at the time of the event and at the location of care unless otherwise directed
• Provides education to patients, families, caregivers and referral sources
• Participates in patient care meetings as assigned
• Participates in weekly team meetings
• Provides effective communication/shift reports through written, verbal, reporting and body language
• Participates in bereavement support
• Participates in the on-call rotation and/or provides shifts during non-business hours such as evenings, weekends and holidays based upon program-identified needs
• Provides visits/shifts in program coverage area
• Develops, coordinates, and follows the patient's individualized plan of care
• Appropriately delegates nursing tasks to Hospice Aides/Homemakers, Volunteers, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses
  • All factors pertinent to the patient's safety, including the competence of the Hospice Aide/Homemaker have been assessed
  • Determination that this activity can be delegated safely to a Hospice Aide/Homemaker
• Connecticut -For activities other than those listed in section 19­13D69(d)(3)of the Connecticut Department of Public Health delegated to a Hospice/Homemaker, the RN will document in the clinical record that:
• Provides nursing care including nursing tasks that may be delegated to other roles such as LPNs, HHAs and Volunteers
• Participates in and monitors patient and family care compliance activities
• Professionally manages/coordinates the hospice plan of care
• Provides and follows infection control practices
• Delivers care in accordance with the patient's plan of care
• Provides primary nursing care for inpatient and continuous care patients as assigned

Quality Improvement

• Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and related activities as assigned. This may include, but is not limited to
• participation in Performance Improvement Project(s) (PIP)
• Gathering clinical data which is used for quality measures

Professional Development

• Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives personally and per Team Manager reviews
• Responsible for attending orientation and regularly scheduled in-services/educational conferences as assigned
• Participates in orientation of Hospice Aides, Volunteers and other IDG members as assigned
• Participates in training activities internally within VITAS and externally as assigned

Customer Service

• Maintains focus on the patient and family experience of care
• Serves as a patient and family advocate
• Reports patient/family/customer complaints to Team Manager
• Participates in patient/family/customer conflict resolution as applicable.
• Represents the nursing profession, the VITAS site/location and VITAS overall in a positive manner

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently licensed as a R.N. in the state where the VITAS program is located.
• A minimum of two years experience in hospice, home health, or community health experience in the last five years.

EDUCATION

• RN license

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

• EOE/AA M/F/D/V