Pay range:  $30/hr. - $40/hr. based on experience

Use your nursing skills to make a difference. 

Hospice nurses provide end of life care to help ensure the comfort and quality of life for their patients.  They primarily work in collaborative, team-driven environments that require frequent communication with their patients, families and other caregivers.  The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, patient and calm.  Hospice nurses are caring and kind individuals who possess a special hospice heart who can help our patients celebrate the rest of their life’s journey.  

1. Education/Regulatory Requirements:
   • RN degree from a college or university, accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and/or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
   • Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.
   • BSN preferred
   • Hospice certification preferred.
   • Current Basic Life Support Certification.
2. Skills:
   • Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.
   • One year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.
   • Understanding of and ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing: case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills, thanatology skills and needs
   • Basic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.
3. Professional Requirements:
   • Able to communicate effectively with other Hospice care personnel.
   • Able to coordinate with other health care providers in the delivery of patient care.
   • Able to work effectively with lay and professional volunteers.
4. Language Skills:
   • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.