Hospice RN - Inpatient Unit (PRN)

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Empath Health's Hospice of Marion County in Ocala is seeking a caring RN Care Center (PRN) to join the Hospice House team. This role features 12-hour shifts with a minimum of four shifts per month, including some weekend days, and may involve coverage at Summerfield Hospice Houses as needed.

As an RN, you will assess patients, develop and manage Plans of Care with the IDT, oversee LPNs and Home Health Aides, administer medications, and provide family education while adhering to palliative and

Qualifications

• 1 year of current active nursing experience.
• Florida RN license is required.
• Valid Florida driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and conduct age-specific assessments, initiating referrals and coordinating with IDT and physicians.
• Develop and update the Plan of Care with patient, family, IDT, and providers to meet goals.
• Administer, monitor and document medications via all routes and provide patient/family teaching.
• Identify learning needs and tailor teaching strategies to patients and families.
• Follow palliative/end-of-life care principles with compassionate care.
• Supervise LPNs and Home Health Aides, coordinating with nursing leadership on patient care.
• Support staffing ratios and participate in disaster preparedness and regulatory activities.

Skills

Nursing Experience

End-of-Life Care

Patient Assessment

Education

Associate's Degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

Hospice of Marion County, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated RN Care Center (PRN) to work with us at our Hospice House in Ocala while providing exceptional care. 12-hour shifts, 4 shifts minimum a month (2 shifts on a weekend day), ability to work in Summerfield Hospice Houses if needed.
Since 1983, Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate, expert end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, while supporting their families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity.

What You'll Do

• Demonstrates the ability to obtain patient history, perform an age-specific physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment and initiates appropriate referral, intervention and collaboration between the patient, family, Interdisciplinary team (IDT), physician and partnering facility (as applicable) following policy and practice guidelines.
• The RN will identify patient/family goals, develop a Plan of Care with patient, family, IDT, attending physician and/or partnering facility and continually evaluate progress towards goals. The Plan of Care will be updated according to policy/guidelines and as needs change (RN performs as case manager).
• The RN will demonstrate the ability to administer, monitor and document medications via all routes using age-specific care practices and provide appropriate patient/family teaching
• The RN will identify age-specific patient and caregiver learning needs, motivations, barriers, abilities and preferences and utilize teaching strategies/instructions and follow-through to match.
• The RN will follow palliative care and end of life principles for all interactions and provide compassionate care adhering to policy and guidelines.
• The RN directs and oversees the care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aide following agency policy and Care Center protocols. The RN collaborates with Care Center nursing leadership re: changes in patient condition, pt/family concerns, nursing staff needs,
• The RN supports the overall provision of care in the Care Center by adhering to approved staffing ratios and maintaining Care Center competencies. The RN supports the operations of the Care Center by participating in, and supervising others in, disaster preparedness, fire safety, regulatory inspections, and surveys. The RN performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Why Join Empath Health?

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of 1 year of current active nursing experience; with experience in caring for terminally ill patients or those with life threatening illnesses preferred; prefer one (1) year experience in an acute or post acute care setting. An equivalent of education and experience may be considered.
• Licensure:
  • Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse
  • Valid Florida State Driver’s License
• Must be able to remain flexible and work at alternate facility where there is a business need for reassignment for one or more shifts at an alternative facility. When this occurs, the colleague is responsible for their own transportation to the alternate facility and at their expense. If mode of transportation is self-driving to that facility, the colleague must maintain an active, valid driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance, both of which will be placed in the colleague’s HR file.

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

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