Salary range:  $16/hr. - $18/hr. based on experience

Use your nursing skills to make a difference. 

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must assist residents with activities of daily living, provide for personal care, comfort, and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment for an assigned group of inpatient residents.
• Must also provide and maintain bodily and emotional comfort to Hospice patients/families and to educate and assist the patient/family in maintaining the maximum level of independent living in a safe environment.
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times.
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.

1. Education/Regulatory Requirements:
   • Current license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida.
   • Current Basic Life Support Certification.
2. Skills:
   • Six months experience working in hospital or healthcare environment is preferred.
   • Must be willing to accept direction and supervision.
   • Requires ability to drive, a reliable car, a good driving record, automobile insurance and basic knowledge of the county territory.
   • Must be able to work comfortably with professionals and volunteers.
   • Must be able to fulfill assigned tasks effectively and efficiently.
   • Must practice good personal hygiene and be neat and clean in appearance.
3. Professional Requirements:
   • Must be able to communicate clearly and understandably.
   • Must be able to maintain confidentiality in reference to patients, families and staff.
   • Must be able to understand the Hospice Philosophy and apply it accordingly.
   • Must be willing to respect the needs, beliefs, behaviors and psychology of patients and families.
4. Language Skills:
   • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.