RN Triage/Field - Evenings and Weekends

About the role

As a member of Empath Health, this position serves patients with advanced illness in Sarasota and Manatee counties, providing clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support after-hours.

Responsibilities

• 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 enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.
• Attends patient deaths, provides bereavement support to the patient caregiver/family, and performs post-mortem care.
• Accurately and timely documents patient services within the 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of an 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an 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.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting the educational/professional requirements.

Skills

• Specialized nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care.
• Nursing interventions and teaching skills.
• Documentation of patient services within the electronic medical record.
• Review and update of patient care plans and records.

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• This position is 32 hours per week, offering a mix of flexible evening and weekend shifts, which may include four 8-hour shifts or a combination of one weekday 8-hour shift and 12-hour weekend shifts.

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.