APRN On Call

Suncoast Hospice a member of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated APRN to work on call while providing exceptional care. This is an on-call position with duties beginning at 5pm and ending at 8am the following morning Monday through Friday and then from 5pm Friday to 8am Monday. The schedule is very other week with 7 days on and 7 days off.

Since 1977 Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health we help those living with advanced illness find comfort dignity and meaning while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

What youll Do

• This position has responsibility for taking 1^st call for hospice patients enrolled within Hospice Programs. They will assess the needs of the patient and determine/communicate next steps as it relates to plan of care for the patient.
• Identifies implements and evaluates appropriate plans of care including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions within the guidelines of the Florida APRN Practice Act.
• Promotes positive health behaviors and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Provides accurate and appropriate documentation of patient/family services as specified in policies and submits in a timely manner. Documents orders given in patients chart.
• Takes calls originating from home and facility evening/weekend teams for symptom management of hospice patients.
• Identifies implements and evaluates appropriate plans of care including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions within the guidelines of the Florida APRN Practice Act.

Why Join Empath Health

• Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
• Benefits & Wellness: Medical dental vision life insurance retirement with company match plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
• Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest recharge and live your Full Life.
• Grow Your Career: CEU support tuition reimbursement and advancement opportunities.
• Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness compassion and Full Life Care for All.

What Youll Need

• Education: Masters Degree in Nursing or a related field.
• Licensure: Current Florida license as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner certified in a practice are (if applicable to departmental requirements). Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) license.
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• NPI provider and ability to bill CMS services or ability to obtain same (if applicable to departmental requirements).
• Current DEA License.
• Minimum of two (2) years nursing experience required.
• Minimum of two (2) year experience as an APRN required with experience in hospice gerontology or oncology practice preferred.
• Experience with symptom management and pain management

What Youll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through 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.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person body mind and spirit with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen supported and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health youll find purpose partnership and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make lifes journey more meaningful.