Avow Hospice·Collier County, Florida
The RN provides nursing services, treatments, and symptom management for terminally ill patients within an interdisciplinary hospice team. Responsibilities include developing care plans, supervising LPNs and HHAs, and educating patients and families on end-of-life care.
We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the well-being of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.
We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working hand-in-hand with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.
We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.
We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we can play at the end of life.
QualificationsComputer
Skills: Strong computer skills including database software and general knowledge of email/outlook. Must be able to utilize device to document in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Supervisory
Responsibilities: .This job supervises care provided by LPN and HHA’s.
Education/Experience: Associates Degree in Nursing, Bachelor in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred. CHPN preferred. Hospice experience preferred.
Language
Skills: Communication skills of reading, writing, and speaking in English.
Mathematical
Skills: Math skills needed including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and percentages/fractions with ability to calculate medication doses. Nurse must successfully pass the math test given at time of interview prior to starting orientation and annually.
Certificates,
Licenses,
Registrations: Current Registered Nurse License to practice in the state of Florida Healthcare Provider CPR required upon hire and maintained. CHPN preferred; Required within 2 years of employment. Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
Physical
Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work
Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Visits outside of the Inpatient Unit setting involve driving to patient homes. Must be able to endure exposure to common household allergens (i.e., pets, plants, dust).
Requires a current Florida Registered Nurse license, CPR certification, and a valid Florida Driver's License. An Associate Degree in Nursing is required, while a BSN and CHPN certification are preferred.
Compensation and
Benefits: This is only a summary of our employee benefits; it is subject to change. Medical insurance (PPO) with prescription drug co-pay or HDHP w/HSA Supplemental Benefits (hospital confinement, accident and/or cancer) Dental insurance Vision Insurance Life and accidental death/dismemberment insurance (company paid) Long term care insurance (company paid) Retirement savings plan (TSA/403(b) matching program) Short and long term disability insurance (company paid) LegalShield (identity protection and more) Bereavement leave for family and pets Direct deposit Credit union availability Employee Assistance Program Paid time off Mileage reimbursement In-house continuing education opportunities Discounted membership at local area Fitness Center Tuition reimbursement Other employer-sponsored activities Avow is a Tobacco Free Organization which includes but is not limited to cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, vaping, cigars, cigarillos, pipes, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, and loose tobacco smoked via pipe or hookah. And due to the above, Avow will only hire Nicotine Free individuals.
Market context
Registered Nurse openings in Florida are typically steady across hospitals, outpatient clinics, and long-term care settings, with employers looking for candidates who can work safely and adapt to varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because current Florida RN licensure, CPR certification, and strong infection control knowledge are often required, along with flexibility around scheduling. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and CPR credentials before applying.