RN Hospice Admissions - Weekends - Palm Beach County

Empath Health; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, life

PTO 5+ weeks

CEU support and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Admissions Team serving Palm Beach County. The RN will evaluate referred patients, educate families on hospice care, and coordinate individualized care plans with physicians and facilities in a Friday–Sunday 9:00–21:30 schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida RN license (BSN preferred), hospice or home health experience, and are proficient with EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Current Florida RN license.
• BSN preferred for this role.
• Hospice admissions experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients referred for hospice services as the primary nurse.
• Educate patients and families on hospice care and plans of care.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to tailor hospice plans.
• Act as liaison between Trustbridge Hospice and healthcare partners.

Skills

Florida RN license

Hospice/admissions

Communication skills

EMR experience

Public health/home health

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Admissions Team serving Palm Beach County. This is a meaningful opportunity for an RN who is passionate about guiding patients and families through one of life’s most significant transitions with empathy, clarity, and dignity. You will work the following schedule: Friday/Saturday/Sunday 9am - 9:30pmSince 1978, Trustbridge Hospice has been honored to serve families across Palm Beach and Broward counties with compassionate, community-based care. Formed from the legacy of Hospice by the Sea and Hospice of Palm Beach County, we continue to provide comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing advanced illness.What you'll DoAs an Admissions Nurse, you will play a vital role as both a clinical expert and a trusted guide for patients, families, and healthcare partners:Serve as the primary nurse responsible for evaluating patients referred for hospice servicesEducate patients and families on hospice care and clearly communicate all components of our continuum of careCollaborate with referring physicians and liaisons to coordinate individualized, hospice‑appropriate plans of careAct as a key liaison between Trustbridge Hospice and hospitals, physicians, long‑term care facilities, and other healthcare professionalsPromote and advocate for the hospice philosophy through education and relationship‑building within the healthcare communityYour work ensures patients receive timely, compassionate care while helping families feel informed, supported, and confident in their hospice journey.What You'll NeedRegistered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Florida.BSN preferredHospice certification preferred.Current Basic Life Support Certification.Possess the ability to assess physical and psychosocial needs of patient and family.Minimum of one year in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing or Hospice nursing preferred.Understanding of and ability to apply characteristics of Hospice Nursing, case management, crisis intervention, communication skills, teaching skills, thanatology skills and needsBasic computer skills and EMR software experience a plus.Adequate and reliable means of transportation with adequate insurance and valid Florida driver’s license.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.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.