RN Triage/Field - Evenings

LE10005 Empath Payroll Services, LLC; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Empath Health is seeking a Triage/Field RN to join our team. This part-time role is 32 hours per week with a mix of flexible evening and weekend shifts, including one weekday 8-hour shift and 12-hour weekend shifts.

Coverage areas include Sarasota and Manatee counties, with service to Charlotte and DeSoto counties as needed. The ideal candidate is a graduate of an approved nursing program with a Florida RN license, CPR certification, and Hospice experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Visits patients and provides clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours as directed by the Triage team (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.

Skills

CPR certification

Hospice care

Bereavement support

Education

BSN or MSN preferred

CHPN certification encouraged

Graduate of approved nursing program

Florida RN license

Job description

Empath Health is looking for a Triage/Field RN to join our team.

This role is 32 hours per week, offering a mix of flexible evening and weekend shifts which may include one weekday 8-hour shift and 12-hour weekend shifts. This role provides coverage in Sarasota and Manatee counties; Charlotte and DeSoto service counties as needed.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Visits patients and provides clinical, physical, educational and emotional support after-hours as directed by the Triage team (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.

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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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?