Hospice Patient Care RN

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 Servicesannually 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)

• 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.

Required:

• Current RN licensein the state(s) where you will work
• Minimum 2 years of strong clinical RN experiencein an acute healthcare setting (Required)
• Current CPR certification
• HCHB experience and/or acute care nursing roles a HUGE plus!
• Must live in the Lower Keys to be considered for this opportunity.

Preferred:

• 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

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and connect directly with a local recruiter to learn more about joining our compassionate team—and be part of something truly meaningful.

👉https://www.amedisys.com/careers/

This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit https://info.flclearinghouse.comfor more information.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

About Amedisys

You can count on us to take the time to get to know you and tailor care to your goals and wishes. Your plan of care will be based on your needs as well as input from your doctor and loved ones. We also offer specialized home health programs for COPD, heart failure, diabetes and fall reduction as well as hospice specialty programs for patients with dementia, veterans and more, so you can receive the right care for your needs.

At Amedisys, our goal is to give you or your loved ones the tools and resources to help control your disease, achieve your health goals and live life to the fullest based on your doctor's orders and clinical needs. Wherever you or your loved one call home, our team of skilled home health nurses, home health aides, and physical, occupational or other therapists, will make regular visits to provide health care services.