Weekend RN Admissions

Friendsofkerhonkson; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits & wellness: medical, dental,

PTO 5+ weeks

Tuition reimbursement & growth

Job summary

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health, seeks an Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Pinellas County team. This role travels across the service area, assessing eligibility and guiding admissions for hospice and related services.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate’s degree and a Florida RN license, with 6 months to 1 year of related experience. Weekend schedule Friday–Sunday, 10a–10p, with comprehensive benefits and supportive growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Assess eligibility for Empath Health Network of Care and facilitate admission to appropriate programs.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families during admission.
• Coordination with care teams to ensure timely access to services.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for Empath Health Network of Care and admit patients per program guidelines.
• Coordinate admissions across hospitals, homes, ALFs, and LTC settings.
• Deliver high-quality customer service and build relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Patient assessment

Admissions coordination

Customer service

Education

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

Job description

Suncoast Hospice of Hillsborough, a member of Empath Health is currently seeking a compassionate, caring and committed Admissions Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in Pinellas County with the ability to travel throughout the entire service area covering hospitals and the field (homes, ALF, LTC).Schedule: Friday - Sunday 10a-10pSince 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 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.The Admissions RN completes the admission process based on care program specifics, guidelines, and patient-specific needs.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.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 NeedEducation and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; Minimum of 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 NurseValid Florida State Driver’s LicenseWhat 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 meaningful.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.