RN Field

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, seeks a field-based RN to join the On Call/Crisis Care team in Ocala, FL. You will visit patients in homes and facilities, perform comprehensive assessments, coordinate with the IDT, and provide education and emotional support after hours.

The role requires an active Florida RN license, a valid driver's license, and at least one year of related experience. Reliable transportation is required for timely visits and care delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
• Minimum of one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination.
• Must have reliable transportation to perform field tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide after-hours nursing care visits to patients in their homes, long-term care facilities or assisted living facilities in Marion County.
• Perform age-specific assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and supervising physicians.
• Educate patients and families, document care and monitor medications per policy.
• Supervise LPNs/Home Health Aides when applicable and conduct periodic visits to evaluate care quality.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Job description

RN Field### RN FieldApply: Ocala, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR100665**Hospice of Marion,** a Part of Empath Health, is seeking a **Hospice** **RN** to join our **On Call/Crisis Care** team to visit patients and provide clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours in in the patient homes, long term care facilities and/or assisted living facilities in **Marion County**. **Schedule: Day shift; Sundays 7am-9pm; Monday-Wednesday 3pm-midnight** 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.* Identifies age-specific patient and caregiver learning needs, motivations, barriers, abilities and preferences and utilize teaching strategies/instructions and follow-through to match.* Documentation is compliant with all organizational standards including productivity, timeliness and adheres to relevant policies and practice guidelines.* Following a patient’s death, assists with closure contact and support in collaboration with IDT.* Directs and supervises the care provided by the LPN and Home Health Aide following agency policy. Evaluates services provided by the Home Health Aide every two weeks with periodic on-site supervisory visits.* Educates and represents the community regarding hospice care philosophy and concept through a case by case consultation with persons in the community or educational inservice or seminar as assigned.* Provides education to IDT members regarding nursing aspects of patient/family care.* Demonstrates the ability to administer, monitor and document medications as prescribed by attending physician. Uses age-specific care practices and provide appropriate patient/family teaching.## **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 one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* Licensure: + Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse + Valid Florida State Driver’s License + Prefer one (1) year experience in an acute or post acute care setting + Preferred experience caring for terminal patients and others with life threatening illnesses.* For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.