APRN On Call

Hospice of Marion County, 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 every other week with 7 days on and 7 days off.

Since 1983, Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate, expert end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, while supporting their families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity.

What you'll Do

• This position has responsibility for taking 1st 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 patient’s 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 You'll Need

• Education: Master’s 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

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, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact HRTalentAcquisition@EmpathHealth.org.

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