Nurse Residency Program Clinical Instructor

Suncoast Hospice , a part of Empath Health is seeking an experienced and skilled RN who guides newly licensed nurses in their transition from academia to clinical practice. This role bridges the gap between classroom learning and real-world hospice care, fostering the competency, confidence, and comfort needed to meet the unique needs of patients and families at the end of life.

Since 1977, Suncoast Hospice has been honored to serve our neighbors across Pinellas and Hillsborough counties with compassionate end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help those living with advanced illness find comfort, dignity, and meaning, while supporting their families and caregivers with guidance and care every step of the way.

What you'll Do

• Promotes the hospice organization’s mission and values while consistently adhering to established policies, procedures, and professional standards in all aspects of nursing practice.
• Participates in the development and delivery of a nurse residency curriculum that meets CMS, AHCA, CHAP, and ANCC-PTAP requirements while instilling these standards and competencies in a newly licensed nurse.
• Participate in continuous evaluation and updates in the residency program curriculum to integrate evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and organizational strategic initiatives.
• Leads clinical facilitation efforts within a designed clinical location for the nurse residency program impacting retention, quality of care, and patient/family satisfaction.
• Tracks and analyzes nurse residents for attainment of competencies, satisfaction, and well-being presenting findings to director of nurse residency program.
• Exemplifies excellence in clinical education by mentoring, coaching, and modeling best practices for Nurse Residents, while systematically assessing and providing feedback to support their professional growth and transition to competent practice

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

• Graduate of approved nursing program with current, unrestricted licensure as a RN in FL, BSN required, MSN preferred.
• 3-5 years of clinical education experience; 2 years of hospice experience
• Experience as a Certified Preceptor or will obtain with 6 months of hire.
• CHPN certification; or obtained within two years of hire.
• Experience with Electronic medical record documentation
• Experience with Pyxis administration system

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.

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