RN Triage/Field - Evenings

Empath Health•Bradenton, FL

50d

About The Position

Empath Health is seeking a Triage/Field RN to provide after-hours patient care in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with Charlotte and DeSoto counties covered as needed. The role is 32 hours per week and includes flexible evening and weekend shifts, which may include one weekday 8-hour shift and 12-hour weekend shifts. The RN visits patients at home and in long-term care, assisted living, hospice house, or hospital settings, providing clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support as directed by the Triage team. Under a licensed physician’s direction, the RN assesses patients, manages discomfort, and provides symptom relief using nursing skills related to palliative and end-of-life care. The position also supports patient comfort and quality of life through nursing interventions and teaching, provides bereavement support and post-mortem care when indicated, and maintains accurate patient records and care plans. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization offering Full Life Care through services across Florida. Its mission emphasizes caring for the whole person with empathy and dignity.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing program.
Current unrestricted Florida RN license.
Valid and current CPR certification.
At least one year of experience providing direct patient care in an acute-care hospital environment.
An equivalent combination of professional experience and education may be considered as meeting educational and professional requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Hospice RN is preferred.
CHPN certification is strongly encouraged within three years of employment.
BSN or MSN is preferred.

Responsibilities

Visit patients after hours and provide clinical, physical, educational, and emotional support as directed by the Triage team.
Perform patient assessments under the direction of a licensed physician, manage discomfort, and provide symptom relief using specialized palliative and end-of-life nursing skills.
Use nursing interventions and teaching skills to maximize patient comfort and enhance quality of life for patients and families.
Attend patient deaths, provide bereavement support to caregivers and families as indicated, and perform post-mortem care.
Document patient services accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, reflecting individualized care plans and intervention outcomes.
Review and update Plans of Care, physician orders, MAR/Pharmacy profiles, and other records to meet patient and family needs.