Hospice Nurse Residency Clinical Educator

Empath Health; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

5+ weeks PTO

Career growth opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking an experienced RN to guide newly licensed nurses from academia to clinical hospice practice. The role bridges classroom learning and real-world end-of-life care, fostering competency, confidence, and comfort for patients and families at the end of life.

The position supports residency curriculum development, clinical facilitation, and ongoing program evaluation to improve retention, quality of care, and patient/family satisfaction.

Qualifications

• RN with Florida license and BSN is required.
• MSN is preferred for this educator role.
• 3–5 years in clinical education; hospice experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Promote mission and professional standards in nursing practice.
• Develop and deliver nurse residency curriculum meeting CMS/AHCA/CHAP/ANCC-PTAP.
• Update residency curriculum integrating evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Lead clinical facilitation within a location for nurse residency program.
• Track residents' competencies, satisfaction, and well-being and report to the director.
• Mentor and coach Nurse Residents to transition to competent practice.

Skills

Nursing education

Preceptor

Mentoring

Education

BSN (required)

MSN (preferred)

FL RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Pyxis

Job description

Suncoast Hospice, part of Empath Health, is seeking an experienced RN to guide newly licensed nurses from academia to clinical hospice practice. The role bridges classroom learning and real-world end-of-life care, fostering competency, confidence, and comfort for patients and families at the end of life.

The position supports residency curriculum development, clinical facilitation, and ongoing program evaluation to improve retention, quality of care, and patient/family satisfaction.