New Grad Nurse (RN)-Hospice Residency Program

About the role

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking a caring and motivated Recent Grad RN to join their 12-month Nurse Residency program.

Responsibilities

• 3:1 Nurse Resident / Clinical Coach ratio
• Weekly classroom education on hospice patient and family care
• Prepare the Nurse Resident to become a Certified Hospice Nurse upon completion of the program
• Exam fees covered by Empath Health
• 40 hours per week schedule, typically 3x12 hour shifts in the Hospice House and 4 hours of clinical education per week
• Six months of practical experience facilitated by a Hospice Clinical Coach/Preceptor in a hospice house setting
• Scheduled rotations with other hospice teams and the Home, ALF, and Admissions service lines
• No medical/surgical experience necessary
• The Nurse Resident joins their new team in the seventh month with continued individualized orientation as needed
• $5,000 sign-on bonus!

Benefits

• Earn Competitive Pay
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks
• Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities
• Make a Difference: Mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All

Qualifications

• Recent grads welcome to apply
• Must have less than 1 year of RN experience for the residency program
• ASN or BSN degree from an accredited program required
• Current Florida RN License or multi-state compact license required
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Prefers clinical experience with hospice or ALF patients
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and means of transportation
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact

What You'll Find at Empath Health

• Unified in empathy, serving communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All
• Not-for-profit healthcare organization providing hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support
• Caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit with empathy and dignity
• Purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence

Links for Additional Info

• Nurse Residency Program - Tidewell Hospice
• Nurse Residency Program Simulation Lab - Tidewell Hospice