Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated Recent Grad RN to join our 12-month Nurse Residency program! Do you feel called to a rewarding career as a Hospice Nurse?
Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.
What you'll Do • We offer a 3
- 1 Nurse Resident / Clinical Coach ratio!
- Weekly classroom education pertaining to the care of hospice patients & families will prepare the Nurse Resident to become a Certified Hospice Nurse after completion of the program. Exam fees are covered by Empath Health.
- Schedule: 40 hours per week. Typically, 3x12 hour shifts in the Hospice House and 4 hours of clinical education per week.
- Six months of practical experience facilitated by a Hospice Clinical Coach/Preceptor in a hospice house setting.
- Scheduled rotations with other hospice teams as well as the Home, ALF, and Admissions service lines.
- No Medical/surgical experience necessary
- The Nurse Resident joins his or her new team in the seventh month with continued individualized orientation as needed.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus!
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
- Recent grads welcome to apply! Must have less than 1 year of RN experience for the residency program.
- ASN or BSN degree from an accredited program required.
- Current Florida RN License or multi-state compact license required.
- Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Prefers clinical experience with hospice or ALF patients.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and have means of transportation.
- Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Links for Additional Info
- What You'll 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, 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.
