Home Health RN - Palliative Care
Naples, Florida
Hope Hospice PACE Centers

Registered Nurse – Home Health (PACE/Palliative Care)

Location: Naples, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide comprehensive, long-term care to frail seniors enrolled in PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) with a focus on palliative and end-of-life care.
• Patient load averages 5-7 patients per day.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours/week).
• Work territory may extend up to a 60-mile radius from the office; flexibility with travel within this area is expected.
• Documentation and communication must be timely and accurate.
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color; jeans are not permitted.
• iPad provided for work; cell phone use is not allowed during shifts.
• Mileage reimbursement provided at IRS standard rate.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience.
• Current, valid RN license for Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Ability to care for geriatric patients, including those receiving hospice-level, comfort-focused care.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.

Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications as applicable.
• Completion of a 1-hour Alzheimer’s training specific to PACE facilities is mandatory.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Must complete a 7-year background check within 30 days of start, updated annually.
• Required federal and state background screenings including EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start; Livescan electronic fingerprinting must be completed if no prior clearance exists.
• Physical exam within 6 months prior to start confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes.
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Required immunizations or positive titers with boosters as needed: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required annually; if declining flu vaccine, mask wearing is mandatory.
• COVID-19 vaccination or documented declination required.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-required forms and agreements prior to start, including:

  • Contractor Info and Consent Forms
  • Conflict of Interest
  • Immunization Statement
  • Confidentiality and Security Agreement
  • TB Symptom Survey
  • Sexual Abuse Policy
  • Code of Conduct
• Passport-style photo for badge issuance required.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as applicable to specialty.

Notes

• On-call duties are not required.
• Locals are eligible to apply and will be compensated at travel rates.
• Productivity expectations must be met to maintain guaranteed hours.

This position is ideal for RNs interested in providing specialized care to elderly patients in a home health setting with a focus on palliative and hospice care, who are comfortable with travel within a defined territory and meeting comprehensive compliance requirements.