RN Hospice Admissions

RN Hospice Admissions

(Excellent Benefits Package, Industry Leading Total Compensation Package and much more!)

This is an excellent opportunity for a hospice RN who values meaningful patient interaction, professional autonomy, supportive leadership, and a long-term future with a growing post-acute care provider.

The Admissions RN will evaluate patients for hospice eligibility, clearly explain hospice services and benefits, complete the admission process, and initiate an individualized plan of care that creates a seamless transition into hospice services.

The position works closely with clinical leadership, physicians, referral sources, and the interdisciplinary hospice team to ensure every patient receives a timely, compassionate, and well-coordinated admission experience.

This position reports to the Clinical Manager, with additional leadership support from the Chief Operating Officer.

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and assess prospective patients to determine clinical eligibility for hospice services.
• Review diagnoses, medical history, current symptoms, functional status, and supporting clinical documentation.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, referral sources, patients, families, and caregivers throughout the admission process.
• Guide patients and families through emotionally difficult conversations in a calm, respectful, and supportive manner.
• Complete all required admission assessments, consents, documentation, and supporting clinical records accurately and promptly.
• Initiate individualized plans of care based on the patient’s clinical condition, symptoms, goals, and immediate needs.
• Coordinate medications, equipment, supplies, and other services necessary for a safe and timely transition into hospice care.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Manager and interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless onboarding of every new patient.
• Communicate significant clinical findings and changes in condition promptly to the appropriate team members.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of one year of hospice nursing experience.
• Working knowledge of hospice eligibility requirements and the hospice admission process.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Current automobile insurance.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development