RN Admissions

Empath Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement with company match

Wellness programs

PTO 5+ weeks

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks an Admissions RN to coordinate patient admissions across multiple care settings in Pinellas County. The role requires a Florida RN license and prefers BSN/MSN with hospice experience.

You will educate patients and families on disease progression, palliative care options, and safety. Competitive pay, strong benefits, and generous PTO support a meaningful Full Life Care mission.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear and current Florida RN licensure.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in an acute-care hospital/in-patient setting; hospice RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient admissions in long-term care, home, hospital, assisted living, and hospice house settings.
• Educate patient, family and caregivers on disease process, palliative interventions, care needs and safety practices.
• Provide initial assessment of impact of terminal diagnosis on physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs.

Skills

Hospice care experience

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Florida RN license

BSN or MSN preferred

Job description

Additional Job DescriptionSuncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a caring and motivated Admissions RN to work with us in Pinellas county providing exceptional care on the followingschedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am -8pmSince 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:Coordinates patient admissions activities in the long term care facility, patient home, hospital, assisted living facility and hospice house settings.Educates patient, family and caregivers regarding disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process, ethical concerns and safety practices.Provides initial assessment of the impact of the terminal diagnosis on the patient’s physical, functional, psychosocial and environmental needs and activities of daily living.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:Must possess a clear and current Florida Licensure as RN. BSN or MSN preferred.Minimum one year experience in an acute-care Hospital / In-patient environment providing direct patient care; previous experience as a Hospice RN preferred.What You'll Find at Empath HealthUnified 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 meaningfuUnified 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.