RN Admissions

Empath Health; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Wellness programs

PTO 5+ weeks

Job summary

Hospice of Marion County, part of Empath Health, is seeking an Admissions RN to manage admissions based on care programs, guidelines, and patient needs in Marion County. Schedule: 4 days per week, 11am–9pm or 12pm–10pm, with a focus on compassionate, individualized end‑of‑life care.

You will assess eligibility, advocate for the right care, determine level of care and financial classification, and collaborate with referral sources and physicians to ensure seamless access to Empath Health programs.

Qualifications

• Hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Florida RN license.
• Reliable transportation to perform field tasks and duties.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for Empath Health Network of Care.
• Advocate for optimal access to the right care at the right time.
• Determine appropriate level of care and financial classification for new admissions.
• Coordinate with community referral sources and Empath Health physicians regarding patient eligibility and care plan.

Skills

Patient assessment

Customer service

Relationship building

Care coordination

Education

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Valid Florida RN license

Two-year college degree or technical school

Job description

Hospice of Marion County, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring Admissions RN to complete the admission process based on care program specifics, guidelines, and patient-specific needs in Marion County.Schedule: 4 days per week; 11am - 9pm or 12pm - 10pmSince 1983, Hospice of Marion County has been honored to serve families across Ocala and Marion County with compassionate, expert end-of-life care. As part of Empath Health, we help neighbors with advanced illness live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible, while supporting their families and caregivers with respect, guidance, and dignity.What you'll DoThe Admissions RN is a first responder who assesses eligibility for Empath Health Network of Care while advocating for optimal access to the right care at the right time in any care setting.This RN exhibits passion for the services we offer while engaging in mission support, and portrays excellence in customer service and relationship-building internally and externally.Assumes responsibility for accurate level of care and determination of financial classification for newly admitted patients.Works directly with community referral sources to educate regarding Empath Health programs and services.Works directly with Empath Health physicians regarding patient eligibility, status, focused needs, care plan.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 NeedHospice experience strongly preferredEducation and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Licensure: Valid Florida license as a Registered Nurse Valid Florida State Driver’s LicenseFor field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.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.Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact [e-mail] Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. If viewing in HTML, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in English or Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal in Spanish.