RN Care Center - Nights

Empath Health; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

PTO 5+ weeks

Career growth support

Meaningful work

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks a compassionate Hospice Care Center Registered Nurse for Pinellas County. Inpatient care, coordination, education, and supervision of LPNs/aides are key. Night 8p-8a, every other weekend; willing to float between Care Centers as needed.

Requires Florida RN license, valid FL driver's license, and about 1 year of nursing experience; hospice experience preferred. This is a mission-driven role focused on Full Life Care for All.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; terminally ill care preferred.
• Experience in acute or post-acute settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate patient/family needs, providing preventive and supportive hospice care.
• Use assessment, intervention and teaching to maximize comfort and quality of life.
• Oversee LPNs and aides; RN reports to Care Coordinator/Center Manager.
• Freely float to Care Centers as needed by business needs.

Skills

Hospice care knowledge

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Team supervision

Education

Registered Nurse license in Florida

Job description

Suncoast Hospice , a member of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Hospice Care Center Registered Nurse to work with us at our Care Center in Pinellas County while providing exceptional care. The Care Center RN provides compassionate hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families in an inpatient setting. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, coordinating care, managing symptoms, providing education and support, and overseeing LPNs and aides. The RN is required to work where needed and will be reassigned to another Care Center based on business needs. Schedule: Night shift 8p-8a every other weekend

Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

What you’ll Do:

• is responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventive and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit.
• utilizes assessment, intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.
• provides oversight and supervision of the LPN and/or aide for the delivery of patient care in the GIP environment. The RN reports to Patient/Family Care Coordinator/Care Center Manager.
• Required to float if needed.

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

• Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License
• 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.

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.

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.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail].

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