RN Hospice Admissions Nurse
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An RN hospice admissions nurse evaluates patient eligibility, completes assessments and consents, and coordinates admissions with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely, compassionate entry into hospice care.
About this role
RN Hospice Admissions Nurse
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospice RN who values meaningful patient interaction, professional autonomy, supportive leadership, and a long-term future.
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.
- Explain hospice philosophy, services, benefits, levels of care, and patient and family expectations with clarity and compassion.
- 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.
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Texas 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.
- Currently live locally to this position.
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
