What are the responsibilities and job description for the Weekend Hospital Access Navigator (RN) - North Pinellas position at Empath Health?
Suncoast Hospice, a member of Empath Health is seeking a Hospital Access Navigator to work with us in North Pinellas county providing exceptional care on the following schedule: Friday-Sunday 9a-9p.
Since 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 Do
- Manages the access team’s productivity along with assumes responsibility for actively contributing in process improvement efforts.
- Partners with key hospital partners to strengthen relationships and establish Empath as a preferred provider.
- Perform chart audits, shadow and tracer visits routinely to identify needs and improvement by staff, while continually coaching to best practice and optimal access in all care settings.
- Leads access team in development and successful integration of cascading goals.
- The Hospital Access Navigator is directly responsible for compliance with governing state and federal regulations and standards of care guidelines of outside accreditation agencies.
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 Need
- Education and/or Experience: S. degree required - Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university and Master’s degree preferred.
- Two years Hospice experience with at least two years of management experience preferred.
- At least five years total years experience as an RN preferred.
- Licensure: RN
- Continuing education: Must acquire continuing education and training related to regulatory and professional practices. Demonstrates advancement in knowledge and expertise.
- Certifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; Current certifications as applicable to their professional discipline.
- 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. This position requires travel between multiple locations.
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.