RN 1 Admissions
About The Position
Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join its Admissions Team serving Palm Beach County. The role supports patients and families through the transition to hospice care with empathy, clarity, and dignity. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Admissions Nurse evaluates patients referred for hospice services, educates patients and families about hospice care and the organization’s continuum of care, and coordinates individualized, hospice-appropriate plans with referring physicians and liaisons. The nurse also serves as a liaison between Trustbridge Hospice and hospitals, physicians, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare professionals, while promoting the hospice philosophy through education and relationship-building in the healthcare community.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse license 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 assessment 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
- Evaluate patients referred for hospice services as the primary nurse responsible for their assessment.
- Educate patients and families about hospice care and clearly communicate all components of the continuum of care.
- Collaborate with referring physicians and liaisons to coordinate individualized, hospice-appropriate plans of care.
- Serve 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
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Retirement plan with company match.
- Wellness programs.
- More than five weeks of paid time off.
- Continuing education unit (CEU) support.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
