RN Care Center PRN

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits & Wellness

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a caring RN Care Center (PRN) to work at our Hospice House in Ocala while providing exceptional end-of-life care. 12-hour shifts, 4 shifts minimum a month (2 weekend days), with potential to cover Summerfield Hospice Houses as needed.

As part of Empath Health, you will perform patient history, age-specific assessments, and establish a Plan of Care with patient, family and the IDT.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of 1 year of current active nursing experience; preferred in terminally ill or life-threatening illnesses.
• Valid Florida RN license and valid Florida driver's license; flexibility for reassignments.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and perform age-specific assessments.
• Develop and update Plan of Care with patient, family and IDT.
• Administer, monitor and document medications via all routes; provide teaching.
• Supervise LPN and Home Health Aide; ensure Care Center staffing adherence.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership on patient condition and care improvements.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient assessment

Care planning

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 toward 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.

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]. Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.

We're Empath, and We're Here to Redefine Healthcare Pretty bold statement, we know, but boldness is in our bones. We were founded more than 45 years ago with a transformative belief: that people should have a say in their healthcare. What started as a volunteer movement has transformed into an integrated network composed of thousands of colleagues and volunteers serving tens of thousands of individuals each day. And the best part? We're just getting started. Whether you're into hands-on patient care or more the Excel formula type, we've got a place for you on Team Empath. It takes all of us to provide Full Life Care. Are you ready to join Team Empath?