RN Hospice Admissions - Weekends

Empath Health•Boca Raton, FL

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About The Position

Trustbridge Hospice, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse to join its Admissions Team serving Broward County. The Admissions Nurse evaluates patients referred for hospice services, guides patients and families through hospice care, and coordinates individualized hospice-appropriate plans with referring physicians and healthcare partners. The role helps ensure timely, compassionate care and supports families with clear information and guidance. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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.
Adequate and reliable transportation, adequate insurance, and a valid Florida driver’s license.
Understanding of and ability to apply hospice nursing, case management, crisis intervention, communication, teaching, thanatology, and needs-assessment skills.

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 care continuum.
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.