Hospice Nurse Residency Mentor

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement with company match

5+ weeks PTO

Job summary

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

You will develop and deliver a residency curriculum aligned with CMS and CHAP standards, lead clinical facilitation, and mentor Nurse Residents to ensure high-quality care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in Florida (BSN required).
• 3–5 years of clinical education experience; hospice experience preferred.
• Certified Preceptor or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• CHPN certification or obtained within two years of hire.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records documentation and Pyxis administration.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the hospice organization’s mission and values while adhering to policies and standards.
• Develops and delivers the nurse residency curriculum meeting CMS, AHCA, CHAP, and ANCC-PTAP requirements.
• Participates in curriculum updates to integrate evidence-based practice and regulatory requirements.
• Leads clinical facilitation within a clinical location for the nurse residency program.
• Tracks nurse residents’ competencies, satisfaction, and well-being and reports findings to the director.

Skills

Nursing education

Mentoring

Preceptor experience

Clinical instruction

Education

RN license Florida (FL)

BSN required

MSN preferred

CHPN certification or plan to obtain

Tools

Electronic medical records

Pyxis

Job description

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

You will develop and deliver a residency curriculum aligned with CMS and CHAP standards, lead clinical facilitation, and mentor Nurse Residents to ensure high-quality care and professional growth.