RN Hospice Nurse (7 on / 7 off)

Amedisys, Inc. • Key West, FL

3d • $87,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

RN Hospice Nurse – Lower Florida Keys (Field Position)

Location: Marathon, FL
Schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off (Monday–Sunday rotation)
Travel: Daily travel to Lower Keys facilities and surrounding territory
About Us:
Amedisys Hospice Care is seeking a dedicated RN Hospice Nurse to join our exceptional team in Marathon, FL, serving the Lower Florida Keys.
This is a field-based position requiring daily travel throughout the Lower Keys territory. Candidates must currently reside in the Lower Keys to be considered.
At Amedisys, we go above and beyond—not only for our patients but for each other. Compassion, collaboration, and commitment are at the heart of everything we do.
Salary Range:
$87,000–$90,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.
Benefits That Matter
Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
Generous PTO – support your personal time and well-being
Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more
Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement
And More – Additional perks to support your health, happiness, and career growth
Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.
To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.
Technology Used:
Hospice RN Case Managers utilize and leverage:
• HCHB = Proprietary Real-time database
• Enclara Pharmacy solutions with 24/7 access
• IPrescribe – Efficiencies with medication management
• Forcura – Document management system
• Medline - Supply ordering system
• TalentEDGE - Amedisys' premier learning center
• EBSCO - Nursing Resource Center for CEUs
• Tablet with voice dictation and mileage tracking
• Outlook added to Teams, Chat, Yammer
Orientation, Onboarding & Training
You will then continue your on-boarding working directly with nurses in our program. On average our orientation for an RN is 7-9 weeks, however is individualized according to your needs and experience.
The Upside of the Job
Our nurses say some of their favorite things about this role are:
The patients and families! Making a real difference every day
Spending most of your day out in the community
High job satisfaction
Flexibility in your schedule
Being part of a nationwide company with room for advancement or relocation
Leadership that values employees – 401(k) match, generous benefits package
Joining a strong and collaborative nursing team
The Challenges of the Job
Our nurses say some of the things they would like to see improved are:
Fleet vehicle program – If you drive less than 1,000 miles per month, you’ll use your personal vehicle (with mileage reimbursement)
End-of-life care can create emotionally challenging situations
Personal cell phone required (monthly reimbursement provided)

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state(s) where you will work
• Minimum 2 years of strong clinical RN experience in an acute healthcare setting (Required)
• Current CPR certification
• Must live in the Lower Keys to be considered for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• HCHB experience and/or acute care nursing roles a HUGE plus!
• Hospice or home health experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable with daily travel between facilities
• Proficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Responsibilities

• Performs initial nursing assessment on new admissions.
• Completes, coordinates and revises the total plan of care and maintains continuity of patient care by collaborating with appropriate staff.
• Regularly communicates patient progress to the clinical manager, physician and care team.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies.
• Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate.
• Educates families on patient condition, needs and care.
• Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed, or documents rationale for not doing so.
• Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full Benefits Package – Choose from affordable PPO or HSA medical plans
• Generous PTO – support your personal time and well-being
• Up to $1,000 in Free Healthcare Services annually when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan
• Wellness Rewards – Earn up to $500 for completing wellness activities. Use rewards for spa treatments, gym memberships, hobbies, pet care, cell phone fees and more
• Mental Health Support – Up to five free counseling sessions per year
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With a competitive company match
• Family Support – Including infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, and paid parental and caregiver leave
• Fleet Vehicle Program – Restrictions apply, plus mileage reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees