RN Admissions

About the role

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

South Area RN Admissions nurse (Hybrid Field/Hospital)

This is a 36-hour salaried position serving the South Area, with a hybrid work environment that includes both hospital and field-based responsibilities. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM, providing direct support to patients, families, referral sources, and interdisciplinary teams throughout the admissions process. The role requires regular travel within the assigned territory and collaboration with hospital partners to facilitate seamless hospice admissions and transitions of care.

What you'll Do

• The 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.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, State, Federal and others. Ensure all visit codes and branch codes comply with EMR billing

What You'll Need

• Education 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 Nurse Valid Florida State Driver's License
• Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to type 25 wpm is highly preferred. Must receive a passing grade on a pre-employment computer literacy evaluation.
• For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee's HR file.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

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.

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