RN Crisis Care

Empath Health; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

PTO 5+ weeks

Job summary

Empath Health in Florida (Tidewell Hospice, a member) seeks a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, full life care in a hospice setting. The role covers 8p-8a shifts across a rotating schedule (Sun, Mon, Fri, then Tue, Wed, Thur).

You will coordinate patient/family care under physicians and RNs, assess needs, and participate in the IDG plan of care to maximize comfort and life quality. BSN preferred with hospice certification and BLS mandatory.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Hospice certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• One year nursing in hospice or related field preferred.
• Proficient in EMR software.
• Reliable transportation and valid Florida driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for patient/family under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
• Identify patient/family needs.
• As part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) contribute and follow an individualized plan of care.
• Utilize monitoring and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and quality of life.
• Pledge to make comfort and care the highest priority.
• Maintain confidentiality in care of the patient/family.

Skills

RN license FL

BLS

EMR experience

Transportation

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

8p-8a shifts:

Week 1: Sun, Mon, Fri

Week 2: Tue, Wed, Thur

What you’ll Do:

• Supports and carries out the organization’s mission, vision, and values on a consistent basis.
• Coordinate the care for the patient/family under the direction of the primary physician and registered nurse.
• Responsible for identifying patient/family needs.
• Coordinating the care for the patient/family
• As part of the interdisciplinary group (IDG) contributes and follows an individualized plan of care
• Utilizes monitoring, intervention and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.
• Pledge to make the comfort and care of patients and families the highest priority.
• Consistently provide a high level of personalized, sincere and engaging service to patients and families at all times.
• Ensure the complete satisfaction of patients and families; promptly and effectively address all concerns.
• Maintains utmost respect for confidentiality in care of the patient/family.

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

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.
• BSN preferred
• Hospice certification preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification.
• One year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.
• Understanding of and ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing: case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills, thanatology skills and needs
• Basic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.
  Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.

What You’ll Find at Empath Health

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.

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].

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