RN Admissions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & Wellness

5+ weeks PTO

CEU support and tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice, a part of Empath Health, is seeking an Admissions RN to coordinate patient admissions across long-term care facilities, patient homes, hospitals, assisted living facilities and hospice houses in Pinellas County.

You will educate patients, families and caregivers about disease processes, palliative interventions, caregiving, dying process, and safety, while delivering compassionate end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Must possess a clear and current Florida Licensure as RN.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Minimum one year experience in acute-care hospital/in-patient environment.
• Previous hospice RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient admissions activities across care settings including long term care, home, hospital, and hospice house.
• Educates patient, family and caregivers on disease processes, palliative options, care giving and safety.
• Provides initial assessment of patient needs related to terminal diagnosis and daily living activities.

Skills

RN licensure

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Education

Florida RN license

BSN/MSN preferred

Job description

Suncoast 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 following

schedule : Monday -Thursday 9a-7p.

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:

• 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 Health

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