Hospice RN (PRN)

Empath Health•Ocala, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospice of Marion, part of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse for its On Call team. The RN visits patients after hours and provides clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support in patient homes, long-term care facilities, and/or assisted living facilities in Marion County. Day and overnight shifts are available, with two 12-hour weekend shifts per month. The role provides hospice nursing care and support to patients, families, caregivers, interdisciplinary team members, and community partners. The RN conducts assessments, coordinates care and referrals, educates patients and caregivers, documents care, supervises designated care team members, and supports families following a patient’s death. Hospice of Marion County has served families in Ocala and Marion County since 1983. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing 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. Its Full Life Care approach focuses on the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Florida Registered Nurse license.
Valid Florida State Driver’s License.
For field-based positions, reliable transportation that enables timely and appropriate performance of duties.
Proof of valid automobile insurance for field-based positions.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
Experience caring for terminal patients and others with life-threatening illnesses.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history and perform age-specific physical, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments; initiate appropriate referrals, interventions, and collaboration with the patient, family, interdisciplinary team (IDT), physician, and partnering facility as applicable.
Identify age-specific learning needs, motivations, barriers, abilities, and preferences of patients and caregivers, and tailor teaching strategies and follow-through accordingly.
Complete documentation in compliance with organizational standards for productivity and timeliness, as well as applicable policies and practice guidelines.
Assist with closure contact and support following a patient’s death in collaboration with the IDT.
Direct and supervise care provided by LPNs and Home Health Aides in accordance with agency policy.
Evaluate Home Health Aide services every two weeks and conduct periodic on-site supervisory visits.
Educate and represent the community regarding hospice philosophy and care through case-by-case consultations or assigned educational in-services or seminars.
Educate IDT members regarding nursing aspects of patient and family care.
Administer, monitor, and document medications as prescribed by the attending physician; use age-specific care practices and provide appropriate patient and family teaching.
Visit patients after hours and provide clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support in patient homes, long-term care facilities, and/or assisted living facilities.