RN 1 Admissions

Empath Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

5d

About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate, motivated Registered Nurse to join its Admissions Team serving Broward County. The Admissions Nurse evaluates patients referred for hospice services and guides patients and families through the hospice process with empathy, clarity, and dignity. The role includes educating patients and families about hospice care, coordinating individualized hospice-appropriate plans of care with physicians and liaisons, and serving as a liaison between Trustbridge Hospice and healthcare partners. The position follows a rotating 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. schedule, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Ability to assess the physical and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Understanding of and ability to apply hospice nursing characteristics, case management, crisis intervention, communication, teaching, thanatology, and needs-related skills.
• Adequate and reliable transportation, adequate insurance, and a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Hospice certification.
• At least one year of experience in public health, home nursing care, oncology nursing, medical/surgical nursing, geriatric nursing, or hospice nursing.
• Basic computer skills and experience with EMR software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary nurse responsible for evaluating patients referred for hospice services.
• Educate patients and families about hospice care and communicate the components of the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with referring physicians and liaisons to coordinate individualized, hospice-appropriate plans of care.
• Act as a liaison between Trustbridge Hospice and hospitals, physicians, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote and advocate for the hospice philosophy through education and relationship-building within the healthcare community.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Wellness programs.
• More than five weeks of paid time off.
• CEU support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed