The VNA of the Treasure Coast provides compassionate, innovative care of the highest quality, setting the standard for patients and caregivers needing private care, home health, hospice, and community health services.

Together, we provide the highest quality patient care.

Come be a part of the VNA team! We are a mission-minded non-profit organization that has been committed to making a difference in the community we serve since 1975!

The VNA offers its associates a competitive array of benefits and perks such as:

• Competitive pay 
• 403b retirement plan with company match after one year
• Complimentary access to VNA Mobile Health Clinic
• Free CEU credits
• Immediate Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Several local and national discounts

1. Identify patient/family needs and provide supportive care in accordance with the attending physician's orders and plan of care and VNA Hospice policies and procedures.

2. Assumes primary responsibility for a patient/family case load that includes the assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating phases of the nursing process.

3. Initiate communication with attending physicians, other Hospice staff members and other agencies, as needed, to coordinate optimal care and use of resources for the patient/family.

4. Maintain regular communication with the Patient Care Coordinator to review caseload.

5. Inform the Patient Care Coordinator of unusual or potentially problematic patient/family issues.

6. Obtain data on physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that may influence patient/family health status and incorporate that data into the plan of care.

7. Maintain up-to-date records and seek input from other team members regarding the patient plan of care to obtain additional knowledge and support.

8. Meet regularly with Hospice nursing staff to review problems or unique issues, share professional support, and exchange feedback aimed toward enhancing professional growth.

9. Share in providing 24 hour, seven-day week coverage to patient/families.

     A. May be responsible to take after hours or weekend on call.

     B. Will work one summer and one winter holiday.

10. Assume role of associate nurse during on-call time or to fill patient/family needs during the absence of other primary nurses.

11. Provide appropriate support at time of death and period of bereavement.

12. Participate in VNA Hospice orientation and inservice training programs for professional staff.

13. Participate in agency and community programs as requested, to promote professional growth and understanding of Hospice care.

• Must be currently licensed as an RN in the state of Florida.
• Hospice experience is preferred but training will be provided to the successful candidate who possesses two years experience in medical-surgical, critical care or long term care.

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