Hospice RN - Evening/Overnight PRN | 5+ Weeks PTO

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, seeks an RN (PRN) to visit patients after hours in homes and facilities around Marion County, providing clinical, educational, and emotional support. You will assess needs, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, and educate families with compassionate care.

Requires Florida RN license and valid driver’s license; one year of acute or post-acute care is preferred. Join a mission-driven team delivering Full Life Care for All.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of one year related experience and/or training.
• Valid Florida RN license.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Prefer one year experience in acute or post-acute care; experience with terminal patients is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients to provide clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours in patient homes, long-term care facilities, and assisted living facilities in Marion County.
• Obtain patient history and perform age-specific physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessments; initiate referrals and coordinate with the IDT, physician and partnering facilities.
• Identify learning needs of patients and caregivers; use teaching strategies and follow-through.
• Documentation is compliant with organizational standards including productivity and timeliness.
• Support families after a patient's death in collaboration with the IDT.
• Direct and supervise care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides; evaluate Home Health Aide services biweekly.
• Educate IDT members regarding nursing aspects of patient/family care; represent hospice care philosophy to the community.
• Administer, monitor and document medications as prescribed; provide patient/family teaching.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Florida RN license

Job description

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, seeks an RN (PRN) to visit patients after hours in homes and facilities around Marion County, providing clinical, educational, and emotional support. You will assess needs, coordinate with the Interdisciplinary Team, and educate families with compassionate care.

Requires Florida RN license and valid driver’s license; one year of acute or post-acute care is preferred. Join a mission-driven team delivering Full Life Care for All.