Empath Health·Manatee County, Florida
The Nurse Resident will participate in a 12-month residency program involving clinical rotations, classroom education, and hands-on hospice care. They will work under the guidance of a clinical coach to provide compassionate care to patients with advanced illnesses and their families.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Candidates must hold an ASN or BSN degree and a current Florida RN license, with less than one year of professional nursing experience. A valid CPR certification, driver's license, and medical clearance for immunizations are also required.
Market context
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