Overview
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Salary range: $16/hr. - $18/hr. based on experience
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Use your nursing skills to make a difference.
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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.
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Responsibilities
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Hours of operation: 6am - 2:30pm and every other weekend
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Duties and Responsibilities
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n - Provides direct and indirect patient care in an inpatient or outpatient setting under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Qualifications
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Education/Regulatory Requirements: n n - Current license to practice as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Florida.
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Skills: n n - Six months experience working in hospital or healthcare environment is preferred.
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Professional Requirements: n n - Must be able to communicate clearly and understandably.
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Language Skills: n n - Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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