RN-Field/Triage Hospice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Empath Health's Tidewell Hospice in Florida seeks an after-hours RN to visit patients at home, long-term care, hospice house, or hospital, providing clinical, educational and emotional support as directed by the Triage team.

Under physician supervision, you assess patients, relieve symptoms, document care in the EMR, and update plans of care. Florida RN license and CPR are required; hospice/acute-care experience preferred; CHPN encouraged within three years; BSN/MSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
• MINIMUM one year experience in an acute-care hospital environment providing direct patient care; hospice RN preferred.
• CHPN certification strongly encouraged within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients and provides clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours as directed by the Triage team.
• Under physician supervision, performs patient assessment, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using palliative/end-of-life care nursing skills.
• Utilizes nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and quality of life for patient/family.
• Attends patient deaths and provides bereavement support to patient caregiver/family; performs post mortem care as needed.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation in EMR reflecting plan of care and outcomes of interventions.
• Reviews/updates Plan of Care, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile to meet patient/family needs.

Skills

CPR certification

Florida RN license

Hospice/acute-care experience

CHPN encouraged

BSN/MSN preferred

Education

RN degree

BSN/MSN preferred

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. Schedule: every Sat/Sun 8a-8p, Mon and Tue 4p-12aWhat You'll DoVisits patients and provides clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours as directed by the Triage team (in in the patient home, long term care facility, assisted living facility, hospice house or hospital)Under the direction of a licensed physician, performs patient assessment, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief using specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.Utilizes nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and to enhance the quality of life to the patient/family unit.Attends patient deaths, provides bereavement support to the patient caregiver/ family, as indicated and performs post mortem care.Provides accurate and timely documentation of patient services within electronic medical record to reflect the individualized plan of care and outcomes of interventions.Reviews and updates the Plan of Care, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profile and other records to ensure patient/family needs are met.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 NeedGraduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.Valid and current CPR certification required.Minimum one year experience in an acute-care Hospital environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within three years of employment.BSN or MSN preferred.An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the educational/professional requirements.What You'll Find at Empath HealthUnified 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. 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