RN-Field/Triage Hospice

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Retirement with company match

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support and tuition assistance

Job summary

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks an after-hours Registered Nurse to provide clinical, educational, and emotional support in patients' homes and care settings. You’ll collaborate with the Triage team to assess needs, relieve symptoms, and document care plans in the EMR.

This role requires Florida RN licensure and CPR; CHPN is encouraged, with BSN preferred. Daily responsibilities include bereavement support, updating plans of care, and participating in end-of-life care with

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved nursing program and current unrestricted Florida RN license.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute-care hospital environment.
• CHPN certification encouraged within three years of employment.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients after-hours in home, facility, hospice house, or hospital.
• Performs assessment, manages discomfort and provides symptom relief.
• Documents services and updates plans of care in the EMR system.
• Provides bereavement support to caregiver/family as indicated.
• Supports end-of-life care and post-mortem care as needed.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

After-hours care

Documentation

Compassionate care

Education

Florida RN license

BSN preferred

CHPN certification encouraged

Tools

EMR system

MAR/Pharmacy records

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-12a

What You’ll Do Visits 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 Need Graduate 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 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.

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