RN - Evening/Weekend Care - Full-Time - Bilingual

About the position

Empath Health is seeking a full-time, bilingual Registered Nurse for evening and weekend hospice care to join our compassionate team. The RN will be responsible for identifying and coordinating patient/family needs and for providing preventative and supportive care to the terminally ill patient/family unit. The position requires utilizing assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate patient/family needs under physician's orders.
• Provide preventative and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Utilize assessment, intervention, and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort.
• Enhance the quality of life for the patient/family unit.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Minimum of one year related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Florida State Driver's License.
• Continuing education as required for licensure.
• Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish.

Nice-to-haves

• One (1) year experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
• Preferred experience caring for terminal patients and others with life-threatening illnesses.

Benefits

• Accredited by the Joint Commission, showing commitment to quality.
• Diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• Focus on patient, client, staff, and volunteer safety.