Hospice RN Triage/Field

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.Empath Health is currently seeking a RN - Triage/Field to join our team.Schedule Sat/Sun 8a-8p, 1 weekday evening primarily Charlotte & DeSoto, may include Sarasota and Manatee counties.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 NeedCurrent, unrestricted Florida Licensure as RN.BSN or MSN degree preferred.Minimum one year recent acute care experience in a Hospital or Home Health environment; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within 3 years of employment.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.