Registered Nurse - Admissions

Role Overview: The Community Hospice Admission Nurse serves as the initial contact for clients entering hospice care, ensuring a personalized and respectful experience that aligns with client goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission processes by collaborating with intake, reviewing referrals, and scheduling in-person admissions.
• Engage with clients and caregivers to discuss hospice plans and organize care initiation.
• Manage charting and care coordination before transitioning responsibilities to the RN case manager and interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license recognized by the relevant state.
• At least four years of experience as a Community Hospice Nurse or five years in home health nursing; hospice and palliative care certification preferred.
• Strong clinical experience in relevant areas.

Additional Details: The role may involve variable on-call duties based on program needs. Benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The team emphasizes a supportive culture, safe patient handling, shared governance, and ongoing education.