RN Baylor | Palatka Area

Awarded Best Quality of Care — Once Again!

Behind every award is a story, and ours is written every day by more than 900 dedicated employees and hundreds of compassionate volunteers who walk alongside patients and families when they need us most.

At Community Hospice & Palliative Care, we’re honored to once again be recognized with the Hospice Honors award, a testament not just to our clinical excellence, but to the compassion we bring to every bedside, every home, every conversation. Every day, we serve approximately 1,500 patients living with advanced illness, wherever they call home, be it a private residence, a long-term care or assisted living facility, a hospital, or in one of our nine inpatient care centers.

We’re here to improve quality of life, to ease pain and lift burdens, and to be the Compassionate Guide that families need when time matters most. And most importantly, as the only non-profit hospice provider in the region, we never turn anyone away due to an inability to pay.

The RN Baylor provides skilled nursing care to hospice patients during weekends and one weekday, ensuring comprehensive assessment, symptom management, treatment, and coordination of care. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support end-of-life care needs. The role includes emotional support, patient education, and compliance with care protocols in a variety of care settings.

• Work Location: Home Care, Long Term Care, and Assisted Living Facilities predominantly around Palatka, with some visits to Gainesville, Starke areas as needed
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Every Saturday and Sunday from 8am-8pm and one weekday (either Monday or Friday) from 830a-5p, based on organizational needs.
• Compensation:

Position Description

• Perform skilled nursing assessments and interventions in accordance with care plans and physician orders.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers on disease progression and end-of-life expectations.
• Collaborate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare practitioners to manage symptoms and adjust care plans.
• Maintain real-time communication with supervisors and clinical teams, reporting patient status changes and visit outcomes.
• Document all care encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings and provide end-of-shift reports as needed.
• Maintain professional standards of nursing, adhere to ethical conduct, and pursue ongoing education.
• Participate in agency quality assurance activities and comply with compliance protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Experience Minimum of two (2) years of experience in acute care, oncology, home health, or hospice settings preferred

Education & Certifications

• Degree from a diploma nursing program, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record

Other Requirements Medical clearance for communicable diseases before patient contact

• Current immunizations, including but not limited to TB, Hepatitis, and Flu
• Participation in internal training and continuing education programs
• Adherence to the American Nurses Association professional standards and the Nurse Practice Act

Community Hospice & Palliative Care, including all of its subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access to employment opportunities and the ability to perform the essential functions of a position. If you require an accommodation to complete the application process, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, please contact Human Resources at

We participate in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Equal Opportunity Employer